What is the difference between 3DOcean and TurboSquid for Editing?

3DOcean (Regular License): yes. TurboSquid (Royalty-Free): limited.

What is the difference between 3DOcean and TurboSquid for Redistribution?

3DOcean (Regular License): no. TurboSquid (Royalty-Free): limited.

What is the difference between 3DOcean and TurboSquid for Print Use?

3DOcean (Regular License): yes. TurboSquid (Royalty-Free): limited.

Compare platforms

3DOcean vs TurboSquid

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between 3DOcean and TurboSquid.

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

Field	3DOcean Visit 3DOcean	TurboSquid Visit 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.
	Not required	Not required
	✗	✗
	✗	~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.
	✓	~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.
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	~Envato provides limited buyer protection through its marketplace terms.	~Limited indemnification is provided. Coverage depends on the specific asset and seller terms.
	~Refunds available within 30 days if the item is materially different from its description or has a technical fault.	~Refunds may be available for defective or significantly misrepresented assets. Contact support within 7 days of purchase.

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

3DOcean:

TurboSquid:

3DOcean

Regular License

Visit Platform

TurboSquid

Royalty-Free

Visit Platform

Price

Per-asset, from $2

Per-asset, from $5

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Regular License covers use in a single end product that is not sold to multiple users. For products sold to multiple users, the Extended License is required.

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

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Cannot redistribute the model file itself. Can be used as part of a larger project or rendered output.

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

Client Work

Yes

Survives Cancellation

Forever

3DOcean:

Regular License only covers a single end product. Using the same asset in multiple distinct projects requires separate licenses for each.

Assets are sold by individual contributors - quality and support vary. Check ratings and reviews before purchasing.

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

3DOcean:✓

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

3DOcean:✗

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

3DOcean:✓

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.

Popular Comparisons

ShutterstockVSAdobe Stock ElevenLabsVSSoundraw ArtlistVSEpidemic Sound MidjourneyVSChatGPT ElevenLabsVSFish Audio CanvaVSCreative Market PexelsVSUnsplash ElevenLabsVSDescript Envato ElementsVSShutterstock Getty ImagesVSiStock PixabayVSPexels Hailuo AIVSKling AI

Informational Only - Not Legal Advice

LicenseOrg provides informational summaries of platform license terms for educational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Always consult the platform’s official license page and a qualified legal professional.

Exclusive perks for members

Join Our Community

Get early access to new features, plus exclusive deals and coupons from top creative platforms.