Sketchfab Alternatives

Sketchfab is described as 'The first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins' and is an website in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Sketchfab, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Sketchfab alternative is Akse, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Sketchfab are MediaGoblin, p3d.in, Verge3D and Vectary.

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  1. Akse icon
     12 likes

    Primitive-based 3D modeling provides kids and teens with shape building, 2D blueprint editing, and freehand drawing, supporting boolean holes, 3D text, precise manipulation, and STL import/export with snapping for direct 3D printing in a backend-agnostic, open source web app.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. MediaGoblin icon
     103 likes

    MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.

    60 MediaGoblin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
     
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    MediaGoblin vs Sketchfab Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    this is not 3d resource site

    • MediaGoblin is Free and Open SourceSketchfab is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MediaGoblin is DecentralizedSketchfab is not according to our users
  3. p3d.in icon
     7 likes

    p3d.in believes that sharing your 3D models online should be an enjoyable experience. p3d.in is simple, real-time and just works. Goodbye screenshots!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    p3d.in vs Sketchfab Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    dco3lh0
    0

    p3d is a 3D Object Viewer for online content and offers the same service as sketchfab

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It seems to lack a gallery feature and API access.

    Hans Hansen
    Positive
    0

    It offers the same or better features at a much lower price

    3 of 5 comments
    • p3d.in is Free and ProprietarySketchfab is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Verge3D icon
     42 likes

    Verge3D is a powerful and intuitive toolkit that allows Blender, 3ds Max or Maya users to create immersive web-based experiences. Verge3D can be used to build interactive animations, product configurators, engaging presentations of any kind, online stores, explainers, e-learning...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • WebGL
    • Autodesk Maya
    • Blender
     
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    Verge3D vs Sketchfab Comments
    Michael
    Positive
    5

    Verge3D comes with free 3D hosting service

    koloved
    Positive
    1

    Its better and cheaper than sketchfab without subscription

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Requires purchase of software. Not on-line

    • Verge3D is Paid and ProprietarySketchfab is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Vectary icon
     13 likes

    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. poly.pizza icon
     8 likes

    Tired of sites asking way too much money for simple 3D models? Explore thousands of free, high quality assets. Ready to go in any Unity, Unreal, Godot, Blender or VR/AR project. Models are available in a variety of formats like OBJ, FBX and GLTF.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. CGTrader icon
     1 like

    CGTrader is an online marketplace at which artists can sell and buy Revit and 3D models.

    2 CGTrader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TouchDesigner icon
     10 likes

    TouchDesigner is a complete authoring tool for building interactive 3D art, visualizations, prototypes and UIs. Derivative makes and supports TouchDesigner and offers their services to do custom production using TouchDesigner.

    34 TouchDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Houdini icon
     41 likes

    Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:

    • Modeling - All standard geometry entities including Polygons, (Hierarchical) NURBs/Bezier Curves/Patches & Trims, Metaballs
    • Animation - Keyframed animation and raw channel manipulation (CHOPs), motion captur.
    49 Houdini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. glbee icon
     Like

    glbee is a free online 3D model viewer that makes it super simple to view, collaborate and share 3D models anywhere on the web. Just drag & drop your gLTF, GLB, FBX, OBJ or STL file to upload and view your 3D model.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Lumion icon
     11 likes

    Lumion is a real-time 3D visualization tool for making movies and still shots of architecture, planning and design. It is also possible to give live demonstrations.

    49 Lumion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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