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Quixel Megascans vs Sketchfab

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

License Comparison

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Quixel Megascans:
Sketchfab:
Q
Quixel Megascans
Unreal Engine (via Fab)
Visit Platform
S
Sketchfab
Free (CC Licensed)
Visit Platform
Price
Free with Unreal Engine
Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Free commercial use is limited to projects built with Unreal Engine. Use in other engines or non-UE pipelines requires a paid license.
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
Rendered output from Unreal Engine projects can be used in print. Redistributing raw scan data for print or physical reproduction is not permitted.
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
Access is tied to the Fab/Unreal ecosystem. Assets used in shipped UE projects remain licensed, but continued access to downloads requires an active account.
Forever
Quixel Megascans:

Quixel Megascans has been merged into Epic Games' Fab marketplace. Licensing terms have changed significantly - the previous unlimited free access for all Unreal Engine users is no longer guaranteed for all assets.

Free access is now limited to assets available through Fab's free tier. Some previously free Megascans content may now require purchase.

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

Quixel Megascans:✓
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

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

Attribution

Quixel Megascans:Not required
Sketchfab:Varies

Redistribution

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

Print Use

Quixel Megascans:~Rendered output from Unreal Engine projects can be used in print. Redistributing raw scan data for print or physical reproduction is not permitted.
Sketchfab:✓

Client Work

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

Survives Cancellation

Quixel Megascans:✓Published
Sketchfab:✓Published

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