The Best Free ZBrush AlternativesTop 3D Modelers and other similar apps like ZBrush

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, Armory 3D, meshmixer and SculptGL.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    139 Blender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    sdanat
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    One of the most incredible open-source projects of all time.

    Guest
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    has been doing things Zbrush 2021 just implemented; also open source with community add-ons

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Blender is a great ZBrush alternative.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ZBrush.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZBrush.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable and Privacy focusedZBrush is not according to our users
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    Bforartists

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    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.

    72 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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  4. Armory 3D icon

    Armory 3D

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    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.

    46 Armory 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    Zbrush is for sculpting primarily on the other hand armory is a game engine.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tvgoing1
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    Armory is a game engine not a sculpting software like Zbrush

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    • Some users think Armory 3D is a great ZBrush alternative, some don't.

    • Armory 3D is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
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    meshmixer

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    meshmixer is an experimental 3D modeling tool for making 3D mashups without too much hassle.

    38 meshmixer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about meshmixer as an Alternative to ZBrush
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    Zbrush is a 3d sculpting app, meshmixer is for 3d printing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • meshmixer is Free and ProprietaryZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
  6. SculptGL icon

    SculptGL

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    SculptGL is a browser-based 3d-modeling application.

    24 SculptGL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Almost everyone thinks SculptGL is a great ZBrush alternative.

    • SculptGL is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZBrush.

    • SculptGL is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
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    Clavicula

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Sculpt+

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    Sculpt+ is a digital sculpting and painting app, designed to bring the sculpting experience to your smartphone or tablet.

    6 Sculpt+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    MagicaCSG

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    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Artist3D icon

    Artist3D

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    Artist3D is an extraordinarily easy-to-use 3D polygon modeling tool. It works completely without forms, pull-down menus, pop-up menus and text input. Only one modeling window covers each operation function. Less than 30 operation elements control the active interaction options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    Introduction to Artist3D, modeling and painting
     
  12. 123D Sculpt icon

    123D Sculpt

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    Free for a limited time!

    With Autodesk® 123D™ Sculpt you can sculpt and paint interesting and realistic 3D shapes.

    It’s easy to get started. Choose a shape from the library of creatures, humans, vehicles, and more. Then push, pull and paint to make the sculpture your own.

    38 123D Sculpt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPad
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    Paint 3D

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    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.

    17 Paint 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Paint 3D as an Alternative to ZBrush
    Guest
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    It's not the same kind of program.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Zbrush is 3d modeling. Paint 3D is mainly 2d with limited brushes

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Paint 3D is a legitimate ZBrush alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Paint 3D is Free and ProprietaryZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
  14. MeshMolder icon

    MeshMolder

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    MeshMolder is a digital sculpting software that works like a clay, adding and removing parts where desired by controlling the thickness and radius of coverage and thus creating the final form. The software is completely in beta, functional and free (freeware) can be used as a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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