3D Model Databases

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If you intend to 3D print a model, that doesn’t mean you always have to start designing from scratch. There are tons of websites out there that offer (both free and premium) 3D models to download. We took a look at the best and most popular 3D model databases and compared them for price, quality, selection, and printability.

The Best Sites to Download 3D Models for 3D Printing

  • Cults 3D Website

    Cults 3D

    Cults offers its users the perfect range of 3D models – from maker-inspired 3D files all the way to professional high-quality designs. Cults checks each 3D design for printability and organizes them into different groups such as fashion, art, jewelry, home, architecture, or gadgets.

    Cults facts:

    Focus on 3D printing: Yes
    Price: Free and Payable
    Target: Hobbyists & Designers
    Size: 5,000 Models

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  • Pinshape Website

    Pinshape

    Pinshape offers its visitors the opportunity to browse through a great selection of more than 13,000 (free and payable) STL files. Finding great 3D printable models on the website is child’s play: both the visual representation and logical organization of the website are top-notch.

    Pinshape facts:

    Focus on 3D printing: Yes
    Price: Free and Payable
    Target: Hobbyists & Designers
    Size: 13,000 Models

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  • 3D Shook Website

    3DShook

    The 3DShook website is somewhat similar to Pinshape and Cults but the designs tend to be more focused on ‘fun’ 3D prints for hobbyists. Some models are free but most require a fee. However, 3DShook does offer designs at a very competitive price.

    3DShook Facts

    Focus on 3D printing: Yes
    Price: Free and Payable
    Target: Hobbyists – fun designs
    Size: 1,500 Models

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  • Thingiverse Website

    Thingiverse

    Thingiverse is probably one of the biggest and most popular databases. It has a very active maker community behind it and offers free-to-use STL files only. You don’t even need to open an account in order to download a 3D model from their site. Sometimes the database can seem slightly less organized than the cleaner and simpler design of sites like Pinshape and Cults.

    Thingiverse Facts:

    Focus on 3D printing: Yes
    Price: Free
    Target: Makers
    Size: 9,000 Models

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  • CGTrader Website

    CGTrader

    CGTrader offers a dedicated database for 3D printable objects. So far there are more than 13,000 models to choose from. We noticed that there are many printable jewelry designs in particular on this website. While many models are downloadable for free, others come at affordable prices.

    CGTrader facts:

    Focus on 3D printing: No, but 3D printing database available
    Price: Free and Payable
    Target: Hobbyists & Designers
    Size: 13,000 3D printable models

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