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CGTrader vs Sketchfab

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between CGTrader and Sketchfab.

License Comparison

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CGTrader:
Sketchfab:
C
CGTrader
Royalty-Free
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S
Sketchfab
Free (CC Licensed)
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Price
Per-asset, from $5
Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Depends on the specific Creative Commons license applied by the creator. CC-BY and CC0 allow commercial use; CC-BY-NC does not.
Editing
Yes
Depends on the CC license. CC-BY-ND (No Derivatives) licenses do not allow modifications.
Attribution
No
Nice to
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
No
Redistribution depends on the specific CC license. CC-BY-SA requires derivatives to use the same license.
Print Use
Printing rendered output (marketing materials, posters) is allowed. 3D printing the model as a product for sale requires checking the specific license terms.
Yes
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Yes
Permitted under CC-BY and CC0 licenses for commercial client work, but CC-BY-NC licenses restrict this.
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
CGTrader:

Quality and technical compatibility vary by seller - check model specifications carefully before purchasing.

Refund policies may vary. CGTrader facilitates refunds for defective or misrepresented assets.

Sketchfab:

Free models use Creative Commons licenses - each model may have different terms. Always check the specific CC license.

Store purchases include a standard royalty-free license, but models cannot be redistributed as standalone assets.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

CGTrader:✓
Sketchfab:~Depends on the specific Creative Commons license applied by the creator. CC-BY and CC0 allow commercial use; CC-BY-NC does not.

Editing

CGTrader:✓
Sketchfab:~Depends on the CC license. CC-BY-ND (No Derivatives) licenses do not allow modifications.

Attribution

CGTrader:Not required
Sketchfab:Varies

Redistribution

CGTrader:✗
Sketchfab:~Redistribution depends on the specific CC license. CC-BY-SA requires derivatives to use the same license.

Client Work

CGTrader:✓
Sketchfab:~Permitted under CC-BY and CC0 licenses for commercial client work, but CC-BY-NC licenses restrict this.

Indemnification

CGTrader:~Limited indemnification may be provided depending on the seller and asset. CGTrader does not offer blanket indemnification.
Sketchfab:✗

Refund Policy

CGTrader:~CGTrader facilitates refunds for defective or misrepresented assets. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Sketchfab:✗

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