What is the difference between CGTrader and Unity Asset Store for Redistribution?

CGTrader (Royalty-Free): no. Unity Asset Store (Standard): limited.

What is the difference between CGTrader and Unity Asset Store for Print Use?

CGTrader (Royalty-Free): yes. Unity Asset Store (Standard): limited.

What is the difference between CGTrader and Unity Asset Store for Indemnification?

CGTrader (Royalty-Free): limited. Unity Asset Store (Standard): no.

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CGTrader vs Unity Asset Store

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between CGTrader and Unity Asset Store.

License Comparison

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Field	CGTrader Visit CGTrader	Unity Asset Store Standard · Per-asset, from $5 Visit Unity Asset Store
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	Not required	Not required
	✗	✗
	✗	~Assets may only be redistributed as compiled into a Unity project (e.g., a shipped game or app). They cannot be shared as raw source files.
	✓	~Rendered output (screenshots, marketing materials) is permitted. 3D printing the models as standalone products is not covered.
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	~Limited indemnification may be provided depending on the seller and asset. CGTrader does not offer blanket indemnification.	✗
	~CGTrader facilitates refunds for defective or misrepresented assets. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.	~Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Assets that are defective or significantly misrepresented may qualify.

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CGTrader:

CGTrader

Royalty-Free

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Unity Asset Store

Standard

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Price

Per-asset, from $5

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Yes

Editing

Yes

Attribution

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Assets may only be redistributed as compiled into a Unity project (e.g., a shipped game or app). They cannot be shared as raw source files.

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.

Rendered output (screenshots, marketing materials) is permitted. 3D printing the models as standalone products is not covered.

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Yes

Survives Cancellation

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.

Unity Asset Store:

Assets are licensed for use in Unity engine projects only - using them outside Unity may violate the license.

You cannot extract and reuse assets from compiled Unity applications.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Redistribution

CGTrader:✗

Unity Asset Store:~Assets may only be redistributed as compiled into a Unity project (e.g., a shipped game or app). They cannot be shared as raw source files.

Print Use

CGTrader:✓

Unity Asset Store:~Rendered output (screenshots, marketing materials) is permitted. 3D printing the models as standalone products is not covered.

Indemnification

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

Unity Asset Store:✗

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