Mextures
7.2#3 in photo preset librariesFrom $89 a yearFree planiOSmacOSWindows
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Texturelabs
7.0#5 in texture libraries$39 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Mextures | Texturelabs |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | The terms permit using the textures in personal projects and projects for commercial or paid clients, while prohibiting resale or redistribution without written consent. | Textures may be used in personal and commercial work, including film, advertising, print, apparel, and video games, subject to the stated restrictions. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
| Integrations | The maker says Film Presets are compatible with Console, Lightroom CC 2021/2022, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere, with software-specific versions required for separate purchases. | Retratone and Distressor require Adobe Photoshop and installation through Adobe Creative Cloud; their listed minimum versions are Photoshop 2024+ and 2022+, respectively. |
| Support | The Console page directs questions to [email protected]. | The FAQ says the site is run by one person and invites users to contact the maker by email for help. |
Mextures plans
- X-Film Overlay Pack$10 a month
- Mextures Yearly Membership$89 a year
- ConsoleFree
- Mextures Photo Editor$1.99, paid once
- Mextures Lifetime Membership$139, paid once
Texturelabs plans
- Free textures and tutorialsFree
- Distressor Plugin for Photoshop$39, paid once
- Bulk Downloads + Lossless Textures$40, paid once
- Retratone Plugin for Photoshop$45, paid once
Pick Mextures if…
Mextures suits photographers, filmmakers, and designers looking for textures, overlays, or film-style treatments. Its listed use cases include landscape and portrait work, album art, social media, and blogs.
Pick Texturelabs if…
It suits artists and designers looking for textures, tutorials, or Photoshop and After Effects resources. Commercial projects are allowed under the stated usage restrictions.