CGTrader

CGTrader calls itself the world's largest 3D model marketplace on its homepage and lists over 2 million 3D models, with 152K shown in a Free 3D Models section. A subscription is listed as 25 models a month, starting from $9.99, though the page names no currency code or plan name. A Business Account lets teams share purchased assets through a shared library and buy business credits that the page says do not expire.

The footer of the plans page names UAB CGTrader at Antakalnio st. 17, Vilnius, Lithuania, and the General Terms give company code 302935696 and Lithuanian governing law. The terms also say CGTrader merely offers a platform for sellers to sell their products and is not a party to the purchase agreement between buyer and seller.

• Large catalogue. The homepage lists over 2 million 3D models and a Free 3D Models section showing 152K items. Scale gives choice, though the pages read give no quality controls beyond the licensing options described.
• Monthly subscription. A subscription is shown as 25 models a month, starting from $9.99. The page names no currency code and no plan name, so the exact plan and any higher tiers are not visible from what we read.
• Business Account. The homepage says teams can share purchased assets through a shared library and buy business credits, which it says do not expire. Pricing for business credits is not stated on the pages read.
• Flexible licensing. The homepage describes a range of flexible licensing options, from personal use to commercial projects, and does not use the term royalty-free. The licence details per tier were not on the pages read.
• Broad format list. Formats listed include Blender, OBJ, STL, FBX, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, glTF, Unreal Engine and Unity. That covers common DCC tools, engines and print workflows.
• AI 3D model generator link. A Free trial link on the plans page points to the AI 3D model generator. The page does not say whether the trial covers the subscription, so do not assume it does.
• Platform role in the terms. The General Terms say CGTrader is a platform and not a party to the purchase agreement. It also acts as payment collection agent for sellers and may buy bulk products for enterprise buyers and resell them.

• A studio with steady model needs. The subscription of 25 models a month from $9.99 suits predictable demand. The pages read do not describe rollover or licence scope per plan, so confirm those before relying on it.
• A company sharing assets across a team. The Business Account offers a shared library and non-expiring credits. This suits teams that buy in bursts, though the credit price is not stated on the pages read.
• A hobbyist looking for free models. The Free 3D Models section shows 152K items. Check each item's licence, because the homepage describes licensing options ranging from personal use to commercial.

Start on the homepage, which links the free models, the subscription and the Business Account. For individual use, compare the per-model price on a listing against the subscription starting at $9.99 for 25 models a month. For a team, the homepage says the Business Account provides a shared library and business credits that do not expire.

Choose the licence that matches your project, since the homepage describes options from personal use to commercial projects. Check the file format on the listing against your software: the homepage names Blender, OBJ, STL, FBX, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, glTF, Unreal Engine and Unity. The plans page has a Free trial link that goes to the AI 3D model generator, which the page does not tie to the subscription.

UAB CGTrader in Vilnius lists over two million models, a subscription of 25 models a month from 9.99 dollars, 152 thousand free models, and business accounts with shared libraries and non-expiring credits. The terms say it is only a platform, not a party to the sale, so disputes over a model sit with the seller.

In our 3D model marketplaces ranking CGTrader stands at #5 of 12: RenderHub sits directly above it and TurboSquid directly below. No numeric score is attached; established products follow the challengers in their ranked order.

By headquarters, 1 of the 12 are established in Europe, as CGTrader is in Lithuania.

The homepage lists formats such as Blender, OBJ, STL, FBX, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Maya, glTF, Unreal and Unity.

The General Terms give Lithuanian law and the Vilnius courts, and let CGTrader act as payment collection agent and resell bulk products to enterprise buyers.

Charging model: Per-model purchases; monthly subscription with a published starting price; business credits; free models section.

The homepage states a subscription of 25 models a month, starting from $9.99, with no currency code and no plan name given. Beyond that, models are bought individually, and the pages we read show no per-model price range. A Business Account lets teams buy business credits, which the page says do not expire, but states no credit price. The Free 3D Models section holds 152K items. The plans page has a Free trial link pointing to the AI 3D model generator, and it does not say if that trial covers the subscription. Because the terms say CGTrader acts as payment collection agent for sellers, the amount you pay on a purchase goes through CGTrader, while the sale contract sits with the seller.

Where this comes from: the vendor pages at cgtrader.com, checked for Best 3D Model Marketplaces in 2026 on 13 November 2026.

The General Terms name UAB CGTrader, company code 302935696, at Antakalnio st. 17, Vilnius, Lithuania. Lithuanian law governs, and disputes go to the courts in Vilnius. The terms say CGTrader merely offers a platform for sellers and is not a party to the purchase agreement between buyers and sellers.

It also gives CGTrader a limited role as payment collection agent for sellers. The pages we read describe no security certifications, hosting regions or data processing details.

Integrations the vendor names (10):

• Blender
• 3ds Max
• Cinema 4D
• Maya
• Unreal Engine
• Unity
• FBX
• glTF
• OBJ
• STL

Closest by traits, not by rank: 4 products from the same list that overlap most with CGTrader.

• Poly Haven (#1 of 12): CC0 HDRIs, scanned textures and models from a small donor-funded team. Best for: Artists and studios wanting unrestricted CC0 HDRIs, textures and models without accounts or invoices.
• 3DExport (#3 of 12): Per-item 3D model store with Basic and Extended licences in dollars. Suits: Freelancers buying single models for one client project, with format conversion on request.
• RenderHub (#4 of 12): Store for 3D models, scans, textures and Daz content. Best for: Hobbyists and small studios working in Daz or buying mixed 3D and mocap content. (United States)
• TurboSquid (#6 of 12): Not for: buyers who need a stated legal seat or a plain per-model price. Long-running model store with three licence tiers priced on top.

Read from the vendor’s own pages on 12 November 2026.

• cgtrader.com: Catalogue size, free models, subscription, Business Account, licensing and formats
• cgtrader.com/plans: Company footer and Free trial link
• cgtrader.com/pages/terms-and-conditions: Company code, governing law, platform role, payment collection agent
• cgtrader.com: Subscription starting price and shared library

We rank on what separates products after the demo: time to useful, the real price, the exit and who the product is for. Here that gives CGTrader the #5 position in a list of 12. Method and commercial relationships are in our editorial process.