patchBay

Filament vs Sketchfab

If you need a 3D & VFX API that's easy to integrate, go with Filament.

Filament

Google's real-time physically based rendering engine. Used in Android, web, and desktop applications.

Sketchfab

Access and embed 3D models from a library of millions. Search, upload, download in glTF/GLB/USDZ formats.

Filament

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

Sketchfab

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureFilamentSketchfab
AuthenticationNoneOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

Filament is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Sketchfab works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.