What is the difference between Unreal Marketplace and TurboSquid for Editing?

Unreal Marketplace (Paid): yes. TurboSquid (Royalty-Free): limited.

What is the difference between Unreal Marketplace and TurboSquid for Indemnification?

Unreal Marketplace (Paid): no. TurboSquid (Royalty-Free): limited.

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Unreal Marketplace vs TurboSquid

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Unreal Marketplace and TurboSquid.

License Comparison

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

Field	Unreal Marketplace Visit Unreal Marketplace	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
	✗	✗
	~Assets can only be redistributed as compiled into an Unreal Engine project. Sharing raw source files is prohibited.	~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.
	~Rendered output (screenshots, promotional artwork) is allowed. 3D printing the model as a standalone product is not covered.	~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
	✗	~Limited indemnification is provided. Coverage depends on the specific asset and seller terms.
	~Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact Epic Games support for defective or misrepresented assets.	~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.

Unreal Marketplace:

TurboSquid:

Unreal Marketplace

Paid

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TurboSquid

Royalty-Free

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Price

Per-asset, from $5

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

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

Assets can only be redistributed as compiled into an Unreal Engine project. Sharing raw source files is prohibited.

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

Rendered output (screenshots, promotional artwork) is allowed. 3D printing the model as a standalone product is not covered.

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

Unreal Marketplace:

Assets are licensed for use in Unreal Engine projects. Using them in other engines requires checking specific asset licenses.

Free monthly assets must be claimed during their availability window to be added to your library permanently.

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

Unreal Marketplace:✓

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.

Indemnification

Unreal Marketplace:✗

TurboSquid:~Limited indemnification is provided. Coverage depends on the specific asset and seller terms.

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