model-viewer
The premium Open Source alternative to Sketchfab
🎯 Best for:Frontend developers building 3D product showcases for the web.
What is model-viewer?
An alternative to Sketchfab for embedding interactive 3D models in web browsers. It uses a declarative web component to handle lighting, staging, and AR sessions across mobile and desktop devices.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptFrontend & Headless CMS
Why model-viewer?
- • Mobile-ready AR
- • Zero external dependencies
- • Highly performant
Limitations
- • Limited to glTF/GLB
- • Basic scene controls
- • No built-in editor
3/5/2026
Last Update
911
Forks
115
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Sketchfab)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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