The Best Paid Paint 3D AlternativesTop 3D Painting Apps & 3D Modelers like Paint 3D

The best paid alternative to Paint 3D is SketchUp. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Paint 3D and ten of them is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to Paint 3D are ZBrush, Adobe Dimension, Autodesk Mudbox and Adobe Substance 3D Painter.

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  1. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    165 SketchUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    I have a Mac and I use sketch up to do models and it may even be better than paint 3D

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    Because Kirby likes 3D designs

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    • Most users think SketchUp is a great Paint 3D alternative.

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Paint 3D.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to Paint 3D.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryPaint 3D is Free and Proprietary
  2. ZBrush icon

    ZBrush

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    Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

    54 ZBrush alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPad
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    • Most users think ZBrush is a great Paint 3D alternative.

    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to Paint 3D.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryPaint 3D is Free and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightPaint 3D is not according to our users
  4. Adobe Dimension icon

    Adobe Dimension

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    Versatile 3D design tool combining asset compositing and photorealistic rendering with real-time previews. Access Adobe Stock seamlessly and enhance with Photoshop for practical workflows.

    57 Adobe Dimension alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
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    Adobe Dimension

    Versatile 3D design tool combining asset compositing and photorealistic rendering with real-time previews. Access Adobe Stock seamlessly and enhance with Photoshop for practical workflows.

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  6. Autodesk Mudbox icon

    Autodesk Mudbox

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    Autodesk Mudbox offers tools for creating detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets. It features an efficient layer workflow that allows blending, masking, and more, and has a familiar interface for sculpting and texture painting. Ideal for professional 3D modeling tasks.

    50 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Adobe Substance 3D Painter icon

    Adobe Substance 3D Painter

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    Comprehensive 3D texturing tool offering advanced brushes, smart materials, real-time rendering, and versatility for both photorealism and stylized designs, making it an ideal choice for artists and designers to create lifelike, detailed assets with lighting and shadow effects.

    14 Adobe Substance 3D Painter alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Assetforge icon

    Assetforge

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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    126 Assetforge alternatives

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  10. BodyPaint 3D icon

    BodyPaint 3D

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    BodyPaint 3D - For all Your 3D Painting Needs.

    Wouldn't it be great if you could have all your favorite image editing tools in a single 3D environment? Wouldn't it be great if they worked in conjunction with your 3D application rather than against it? Well, that is exact.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Curvy 3D icon

    Curvy 3D

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    3D modelling software for artists. An easy to pick up, fast, non-technical modelling tool, ideal for first time 3D modellers. Draw in 3D, Sculpt and Paint.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    MARI

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    MARI is a creative texture-painting tool that can handle extreme projects. MARI was developed at Weta Digital to handle the massively complex, highly detailed look development work demanded of the texture department by projects such as District 9, The Lovely Bones, and Avatar.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Quicker start-up and export
     
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    BricsCAD Shape

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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
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