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

Quixel Megascans (Unreal Engine (via Fab)): no. Unity Asset Store (Standard): limited.

What is the difference between Quixel Megascans and Unity Asset Store for Survives Cancellation?

Quixel Megascans (Unreal Engine (via Fab)): limited. Unity Asset Store (Standard): yes.

What is the difference between Quixel Megascans and Unity Asset Store for Refund Policy?

Quixel Megascans (Unreal Engine (via Fab)): no. Unity Asset Store (Standard): limited.

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Quixel Megascans vs Unity Asset Store

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

License Comparison

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Field	Quixel Megascans Visit Quixel Megascans	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 from Unreal Engine projects can be used in print. Redistributing raw scan data for print or physical reproduction is not permitted.	~Rendered output (screenshots, marketing materials) is permitted. 3D printing the models as standalone products is not covered.
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	✗	✗
	✗	~Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Assets that are defective or significantly misrepresented may qualify.

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Quixel Megascans:

Quixel Megascans

Unreal Engine (via Fab)

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Unity Asset Store

Standard

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Price

Free with Unreal Engine

Per-asset, from $5

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

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.

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

Rendered output from Unreal Engine projects can be used in print. Redistributing raw scan data for print or physical reproduction is not permitted.

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

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.

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

Quixel Megascans:✗

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.

Survives Cancellation

Quixel Megascans:✓Published

Unity Asset Store:✓Published

Refund Policy

Quixel Megascans:✗

Unity Asset Store:~Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Assets that are defective or significantly misrepresented may qualify.

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