A platform for publishing, viewing and selling 3D models in the browser, widely used for portfolios, client review and sourcing assets.
Why we recommend it
Sharing a 3D model without asking someone to install software is a persistent problem. Sketchfab's embeddable viewer works anywhere, which makes it the default way to put 3D work in a portfolio or in front of a client.
Strengths
- The browser viewer is excellent — materials, lighting and annotations survive the trip. Large library including a substantial free and Creative Commons pool. Annotations make it genuinely useful for structured client feedback on a model.
Keep in mind
- Owned by Epic Games, and the platform has been through significant strategic changes, so long-term direction is less predictable than it once was. Free accounts have upload limits and file size caps. It is a publishing and distribution platform, not a modelling tool.
How much does Sketchfab cost?
Free tier; paid plans and a paid asset marketplace — Free tier, with paid plans.
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