Free ZBrush Alternatives

The best free alternative to ZBrush is Blender, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to ZBrush are Bforartists, Paint 3D, SculptGL and Armory 3D.

ZBrush alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Painting Apps or Game Development Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZBrush.

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Blender
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Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
VFX Software
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Flathub
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Haiku
Steam
Flatpak
151 Blender alternatives
Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and motion tracking.
- - Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ZBrush.
- - Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZBrush.
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Blender Features
1. 3D SculptingBlender offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Blender, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsBlender can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Animation RiggingBlender supports bone structures to manipulate a 3D model like a puppet for animation.
5. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Blender to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
6. Ad-freeBlender doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Blender.
8. Node BasedBlender supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
9. LightweightBlender consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Real time rendering
Compositor
Community-based
Texturing
3D Renderer
Grease Pencil
Texture painting
2D and 3D physics
Rendering
Low memory usage
Comments about Blender as a Alternative to ZBrush
Most users think Blender is a great ZBrush alternative.
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has been doing things Zbrush 2021 just implemented; also open source with community add-ons
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it's free , more simple and has many other uses but it may not be as powerful as ZBrush in terms of performance or sculpting
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Blender is superior in every regard. Plus it's everything even money can't buy. Additionally with Blender you can do everything you can make in ZBrush plus Ultra! And above all, it's free and open source
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Bforartists
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
Haiku
AmigaOS
MorphOS
79 Bforartists alternatives
Bforartists is a complete 3D suite to create 3D content. It offers you the full 3D art pipeline to create game graphics, prerendered movies and stills.
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Bforartists Features
1. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Bforartists.
2. 3D SculptingBforartists offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Bforartists, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Ad-freeBforartists doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeBforartists supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. LightweightBforartists consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Rendering
Texturing
Non linear editor
Customizable
HD-Rendering
Rendering with graphics card
Compositor
Texture painting
Paint 3D
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Free • Proprietary
3D Painting App
3D Modeler
Image Editor
Windows
21 Paint 3D alternatives
Paint 3D is Microsoft's totally rebuilt and enhanced version of Microsoft Paint built for Windows 10 and with extensive 3D support as well as other helpful, long-needed additions like pen support and easier cropping feature.
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Paint 3D Features
HD-Rendering
Support for subtitles
Bundled with Windows
Remove Image Background
Comments about Paint 3D as a Alternative to ZBrush
This alternative is disputed. Paint 3D is still a legitimate ZBrush alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Zbrush is 3d modeling. Paint 3D is mainly 2d with limited brushes
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SculptGL
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Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
Online
28 SculptGL alternatives
SculptGL is a browser-based 3d-modeling application.
- - SculptGL is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZBrush.
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SculptGL Features
PBR Shaders
Browser-based
Discontinued
From GitHub: "DEVELOPMENT STOPPED I'm now working on Nomad Sculpt instead."

Opinions about SculptGL as a Alternative to ZBrush
Almost everyone thinks SculptGL is a great ZBrush alternative.
Armory 3D
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Free • Open Source
Game Development Tool
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
Blender
32 Armory 3D alternatives
Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.
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Armory 3D Features
Blender Integration
Logic Nodes
Multiplatform Export
Real-time Global Illumination
Configurable
Comments about Armory 3D as a Alternative to ZBrush
Some users think Armory 3D is a great ZBrush alternative, some don't.
Guest
Zbrush is for sculpting primarily on the other hand armory is a game engine.
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Armory is a game engine not a sculpting software like Zbrush
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Clavicula
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Free • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
Linux
16 Clavicula alternatives
Clavicula is a free 3D modeling software aimed at artists and users of all levels. It allows you to quickly give shape to your artistic, design, or engineering ideas, to create highly complex objects using a relatively simple toolkit.
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Clavicula Features
1. LightweightClavicula consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. 3D SculptingClavicula offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Clavicula to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
4. Support for scriptingClavicula supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
5. PortableClavicula can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
PBR Shaders
Sculpt+
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Digital Painting Tool
Android
HUAWEI AppGallery
7 Sculpt+ alternatives
Sculpt+ is a digital sculpting and painting app, designed to bring the sculpting experience to your smartphone or tablet.
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Sculpt+ Features
1. LightweightSculpt+ consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. 3D SculptingSculpt+ offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Pressure SensitivitySculpt+ can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
4. Procedural ModelingSculpt+ can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
5. Dark ModeSculpt+ supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Support for LayersSculpt+ supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Sculpt+ to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
8. Color PickerSculpt+ allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Sculpt+.
Opinions about Sculpt+ as a Alternative to ZBrush
Almost everyone thinks Sculpt+ is a great ZBrush alternative.
3D Faceworx
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Free • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Windows
33 3D Faceworx alternatives
Created a 3D model from photos with two standard front and side view of a head, the user has to various reference points and contours for the face, nose, ears, etc.
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meshmixer
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Free • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
45 meshmixer alternatives
meshmixer is an experimental 3D modeling tool for making 3D mashups without too much hassle.
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Discontinued
Still very much used, but not in development at this point in time.

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Zbrush is a 3d sculpting app, meshmixer is for 3d printing.
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Zmodeler
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Windows
67 Zmodeler alternatives
ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.
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