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Poly Haven vs TurboSquid

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Poly Haven and TurboSquid.

License Comparison

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TurboSquid:
P
Poly Haven
Free (CC0)
T
TurboSquid
Royalty-Free
Price
Free
Per-asset, from $5

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Editing
Yes
Modifications are allowed to create 'Creations', but 'no matter how much you modify a 3D Model, it still may only be distributed as a Creation and is subject to the rules of the 3D Model License.' Editorial Use labeled models may not be modified to remove Depicted Intellectual Property.
Attribution
No
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
CC0 allows full redistribution, including in asset packs or competing libraries.
Redistribution of the 3D Model file itself is prohibited. Models must be embedded in a larger creation in a non-open/proprietary format. Giving the 3D Model file to a client requires a separate license purchase per client.
Print Use
Yes
Limited to 5 prints for personal use, gift, or donation if no substantial modification is made. Commercial resale of prints of the exact model is not allowed. Models with Editorial Use labels or Depicted Intellectual Property cannot be 3D printed under any circumstances.
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Yes
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
Poly Haven:

While CC0 means no restrictions, Poly Haven assets come with no warranty or indemnification.

Some assets may be based on real-world locations or objects - consider privacy and trademark implications.

TurboSquid:

3D models cannot be redistributed in a format that allows extraction of the original model.

Some assets are sold by individual creators whose support and update policies vary.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Editing

Poly Haven:
TurboSquid:~Modifications are allowed to create 'Creations', but 'no matter how much you modify a 3D Model, it still may only be distributed as a Creation and is subject to the rules of the 3D Model License.' Editorial Use labeled models may not be modified to remove Depicted Intellectual Property.

Redistribution

Poly Haven:
TurboSquid:~Redistribution of the 3D Model file itself is prohibited. Models must be embedded in a larger creation in a non-open/proprietary format. Giving the 3D Model file to a client requires a separate license purchase per client.

Print Use

Poly Haven:
TurboSquid:~Limited to 5 prints for personal use, gift, or donation if no substantial modification is made. Commercial resale of prints of the exact model is not allowed. Models with Editorial Use labels or Depicted Intellectual Property cannot be 3D printed under any circumstances.

Indemnification

Poly Haven:
TurboSquid:~Limited indemnification is provided. Coverage depends on the specific asset and seller terms.

Refund Policy

Poly Haven:
TurboSquid:~Refunds may be available for defective or significantly misrepresented assets. Contact support within 7 days of purchase.

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