We’ve identified the best based on the following considerations:

• Large variety of images: With the sites listed here, you won’t get stuck with pages and pages of only Lord of the Rings characters or models of just human hands and feet. All of these sites contain a large swathe of inspiration for you to select from.
• Reasonable price range: Many of the models featured on the sites are free of charge, but you’ll also see models for sale. Although a few sites feature more expensive models, there’s something for every budget here.
• High-quality models: You’ll be able to find a lot of high-quality models on all of these sites. One quality factor that has been taken into account is the number of high-poly models available, which are optimal for photorealism and details. Regardless of the style (realistic or cartoon), we’ve kept an eye out for well-executed models.
• Blender-friendly: As mentioned above, these sites feature a large number of files that are compatible with Blender.

3DExport has a vast selection of good-quality models for modeling and animating in Blender, not to mention many free models, which can easily be found by clicking “free products only” during your search. The site can also be searched and accessed in a large range of languages, so it’s quite international in nature.

The vast majority of the free models are available in Blender-friendly file formats like FBX and OBJ, and the files for sale are often Blender compatible as well. The site has a number of video tutorials to help you expand your knowledge base. There are many positive user testimonials for the tutorials, generating 4.5 out of 5 stars from satisfied users.

• Selection: High (1,000+ models)
• Quality: Moderate to high
• Cost: Many free models, paid models $5-$200 range

A popular website among Blender users to find model inspiration, CGTrader is an excellent option for amateurs and advanced users alike. The site boasts a wide and varied selection of models and has great search and filter options.

For example, CGTrader offers a “Formats” search for file type, and you can even do a search for poly count. Its “Attributes” filter feature is especially helpful, allowing users to look for specific characteristics such as low-poly or rigged models.

The models displayed in the search results list their file types as well as the price. There’s definitely something for everyone on CGTrader!

• Selection: High
• Quality: High
• Cost: Many free models, paid models $2-$200 range

Envato Market is a solid choice for those looking to expand their Blender human modeling horizons. You can search via keywords (such as “head” or “girl”), and the site boasts a number of great filter options, including a really comprehensive “Tags” feature to further narrow results.

Users can also enter polygon counts, price range, file format, ratings, and more as filter options. The descriptions for each file are really thorough, containing not just file information but also facts such as model dimensions and properties.

The models available via Envato Market are optimal for Blender. Filtering for Blender-friendly formats such as BLEND or OBJ yields many results. Although none of the models featured on the site are completely free of charge, most have a very low price.

• Selection: High (900+ models)
• Quality: High
• Cost: $2-$299, with most models costing $4-$20

TurboSquid is a very popular site for Blender users looking for model inspiration, in part due to its extremely large selection and high number of free images. Comprehensive search options help users narrow down their options, including a unique “Real Time” criteria.

A nice feature of TurboSquid is the ability to get information before clicking on a model; you can scroll over the image and get a brief overview of available file formats, whether or not it’s rigged, and its price. Model descriptions are highly detailed and include rendering time and poly counts.

• Selection: Extremely high (55,000+)
• Quality: Moderate to high
• Cost: Many free models, paid models $1-$300 range

Initially intended for CAD file collaboration, GrabCAD is a great place for Blender users to source 3D models including those of human bodies. A big bonus is that all of the models are free of charge. The creators of the models tend to be very responsive to questions as well!

The site allows users to see the item’s basic stats and info directly on the image without further clicks, which can definitely save you some time. You can search by file type, but do note that you won’t find many BLEND or DAE files, so it’s not quite as comprehensive as some of the other sites. Nonetheless, it’s still an excellent resource for Blender models and quite simple to use.

• Selection: Moderate (150+ models)
• Quality: Moderate
• Cost: Free

Designed specifically for Blender users, you can be assured that every single model on Blend Swap will be Blender compatible, which saves you from a lot of guesswork and searching. It requires a very low one-time fee, or you can opt to subscribe on a monthly basis for unlimited usage of the site’s models.

The search and filter options are not as extensive as some of the other sites. When searching, it’ll be helpful to use keywords like “torso” or “running.” Aside from the models, Blend Swap has a very active community forum. Users tend to leave a lot of comments and feedback on the models, and the creators are usually quite responsive.

• Selection: Low to moderate (150+ models)
• Quality: High
• Cost: $5 one-time fee with limited downloads, $10 monthly subscription for unlimited downloads

Blender Nation is a solid go-to website for all Blender users that features news and information about all things related to Blender. Their “Models & Rigs” page features a good selection of human models that are designed to work specifically for Blender, so you know from the get-go that it’s all compatible.

The site has a “Repositories” section that has many ideas and inspiration, and you can always also scroll through their weekly featured Blender artists for even more creative possibilities.

You’ll have to dig a bit to find models, unlike with some of the other sites. Searching within Models & Rigs is a good start, or you can mill through other sections to find models of your liking. Each section features links to individual collections of models. Some are fee-based, and others are free of charge.

Blender Nation also features a wide range of video tutorials and a supportive user community that can help answer your questions.

• Selection: Moderate
• Quality: High
• Cost: Many free models, some require a fee

If you’re looking for extremely high-quality models for your Blender work, Human Alloy is a solid choice. Most of the models here do require payment, but there are a few free of charge that you can download.

The free demo models from Human Alloy come in Basic, Premium, and Rigged formats. The site also offers bulk discounts for purchases of multiple models, with fair and reasonable prices for professionally crafted human models that are either pre-posed or fully rigged.

• Selection: Low (free), moderate (paid)
• Quality: High
• Cost: Several free models, others available for purchase (a basic model package costs ~$58)