CGTrader Reviews 

558
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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Evaluating 87 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently point out that the platform offers a massive selection of high quality assets and digital files that suit various creative needs. Buyers enjoy a seamless browsing and purchasing experience, noting that transactions are processed quickly and items are immediately available for download. People often express satisfaction with how well the printable models turn out after processing. However, some customers also noted frustrating experiences regarding unhelpful customer support and unresolved issues. Reviewers mentioned running into unexpected problems like missing textures or receiving models that did not match expectations, coupled with slow responses to refund requests.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It has prons and cons but I want to like this site Cons is the new updates with sale commission, it is unfriendly to small creators as me, so this make me sad I am grateful for support I recieve... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I love their products, but customer service leaves a room for improvement. In my case I purchased a few items that claimed to be in a format that my apps can handle. After I tried to impart them all m... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Everything was great. I buy models here from time to time, and both the quality and prices are great. However, when it came time to pay, I had issues with the cards I had previously used without any p... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The model I purchased was made in Blender, but the FBX file came without the textures. This caused a major problem.


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  1. Graphic Designer

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CGTrader is a 3D model marketplace for computer graphics, virtual/augmented reality/ and gaming, backed by a strong professional designer community. On CGTrader, 3D artists, design studios and businesses share and sell their models. Enterprise and business customers can choose from a wide collection of high-quality 3D models that can be used in their projects, shortening project development time and saving resources. CGTrader gives talented 3D designers the opportunity to showcase their work, get valuable feedback from the community, learn from their peers and interact in a designer-friendly environment. The platform allows designers to directly communicate with their customers and earn the highest royalties in the market. We also help professional design studios generate business leads and increase brand awareness.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Login completely broken

Nice models BUT login to download is never working on my Windows 11 PC using neither Firefox, Edge or Opera browser neither in normal nor incognito mode. After typing in mail and password there appears a short red banner, the text "signed in" appears , all this stuff disappears all within a second - and I'm not signed in and cannot download. Following all the "disable adblockers, delete cookies" stuff but did not work neither. I always have to forward the download link to my Android phone, opening it in the Samsung browser where the login is working nicely, waiting 20 seconds, download and forward to my PC.

November 10, 2024
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Reply from CGTrader

Hi there,

We are sorry for your negative experience.

Your mentioned case is usually related to browser cache or cookies issues, especially if the site works on other devices on the same network.

In the future, I would suggest contacting our support team first since we can review the issues and, in cases like this, even provide alternative download links.

Regards,
CGTrader support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, great after service. Happy to deal with CGTrader again.
Cheers guys.
Stefan

October 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a contributor to CGTrader

I have been a contributor to CGTrader for many years. My experience is very positive with them.
1. Very convenient web interface to upload my products
2. The best royalty rates in the industry
3. Helpful support team
They just do their job well.
Thank you all!

September 26, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is absolute scum

Be careful of their refund policy. The main page mentions you just need to request a refund and destroy the goods, then buried under a different tab hidden from view and only seen if dug deeper you'll find they have a different policy.

Rotten Leechs

September 13, 2024
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Reply from CGTrader

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about your negative experience.

Our refund policy is shown on our main site, help center, and in the terms and conditions with full terms. I have personally reviewed all areas and can confirm that nowhere is only a part of a refund policy shown.

On all pages the same refund reasons are stated, which are identified below:

- The product does not match it's description/preview images in a significant manner
- Crucial model parts, details, textures or files are missing (not applicable when issues are caused by exchange format limitations)
- The model is mistaken for a physical/tangible object and the digital file has not been downloaded.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To download a free model you have to…

To download a free model you have to register, make you wait *before* telling you so.

Nice trick handling you potential customers this awful ; problem is: if your business presentation card is treating potential customers without respect straight away, you're not doing a good job into presenting yourself.

Save time, other websites allow you to download without registration and if registration is needed, they simply tell you so immediately (and not put up a fake queue to manipulate you).

August 19, 2024
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Reply from CGTrader

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about your negative experience, and I appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter steps in the process, such as the registration requirement. Our intention is certainly not to mislead or inconvenience our users. We have the registration step in place to ensure that we can provide you with ongoing support and updates for the models you download. However, I completely agree that this should have been communicated more transparently from the outset.

It’s worth mentioning that registration requirements are quite common practice across many digital marketplaces. In fact, many platforms do not offer free models at all. We aim to provide value to our users by making certain models available for free, and registration helps us ensure the quality and continuity of our service.

Your feedback highlights an area where we can improve, and I want to assure you that we’re taking it seriously. We are actively working on making our process clearer and more straightforward to enhance the user experience.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and professional

I am very satisfied with the support.
This one really reacted very quickly and professionally to my problem. I appreciate this support very much and feel well supported.

Thanks so much

July 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY

I placed an order of about 250 euros with MyBank, due to an "internal error" even though I had paid, I could not download the files because they were as if they had never been purchased. I proceeded with a PayPal complaint, which was rejected in favor of these Latvian ass**les. I hope you spend that money on medicines.

July 29, 2024
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Reply from CGTrader

Hi Areno,

First and foremost, we are deeply sorry to hear about the issues you’ve encountered. We are committed to addressing your concerns thoroughly and transparently, and we want to assure you that we will do everything in our power to resolve them.

I also wish to emphasize that if you have any issues, please first contact us via our support email or help button on the site instead of contacting PayPal since they are a third party.

In the past, you had contacted our support team regarding an issue with purchasing a 3D model and an issue with your account, but why haven't you contacted us regarding this issue ? Our support team does not take any side and reviews all cases as an independent party, and I think you can agree with this since earlier, when you purchased an item that had a misleading description, the refund from our side was issued right away.

As for this case we see that with this order you purchased 33 items in June, and all models were downloaded the next day by the same device that was used for purchasing, which confirms that your statment is not true (there was no "internal error" since purchased items were opened right after successful payment and files were reachable to you since you have downloaded all of them). This was also confirmed by PayPal as a 3rd party.

If you have any issues with our site please contact our support and we will do everything we can to help and solve any misunderstanding or issues that could occur.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good option

CGTrader is a good option for buying models since it is a platform for various freelancers to commercialize their models. The problem lies in the fact that the website seems to be highly focused on selling and does not bother to check the different models and their descriptions. I purchased a model that had an incorrect description, which misled me into making a purchase. This is illegal in my country. When I reported this to the website and requested a refund for the amount paid for the model, CGTrader ignored my request and made excuses that have no legal basis and are completely absurd. Therefore, since this company apparently does not want to comply with the laws of the country where it sells its models, it is highly inadvisable, especially for making large purchases, as it can lead to significant problems with zero guarantees. Hence, I do not recommend it.

July 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working on cgtrader for…

I have been working on cgtrader for over 2 years now, their royalty rate for selling models and 3d projects is the best compared to other platforms. Cgtrader support is very professional, helped me so many times when I had uses with some clients.
Would 100% recommend!

June 15, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clear the cache and the cookies of your browser

One day I bought 3 items separately at the CGTrader. 2 of them was able to purchase successfully. But for 1 item, I cannot finish payment process - the message on the web page said it is 'suspected fraud'.
Of course my credit card is OK. And I am not a fraud. So I wrote to support person of the CGTrader on Sunday afternoon.
Then I received an email from the support on Tuesday night. I successfully finished my payment process by its advice - clearing the cache and the cookies of the browser.
Yes, I know it is a fundamental action when you meet some problem on the web, and it should to be reminded and tried by myself. However I thank the CGTrader to remind me of the fundamental countermeasure with their quick response.

June 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best 3D platform

The platform is absolutely great! You can find everything you need when it comes to 3D.I also want to mention their customer service which is absolutely the best:very patient and kind and helpful.

June 18, 2024
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