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

The best open source alternative to ZBrush is Blender. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush and ten of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to ZBrush are Bforartists, Armory 3D, SculptGL and CrackArt.

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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

    Application type

    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

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    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
  5. 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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    CrackArt

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    CrackArt is a free open source 3D paint and texturing application that includes Texture Painting, Texture Baking, Procedural Materials and Textures, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Instant Meshes

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    Instant Meshes: A free quad-based autoretopology program.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Nirvana 3D icon

    Nirvana 3D

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    A game engine written in Python, extending support across multiple GPU devices with 3D rendering, PBR Renderer and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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    • Nirvana 3D is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ZBrush.

    • Nirvana 3D is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
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    Dilay

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    Dilay is an open source, easy to use 3D sculpting application. With an update, roughly, one every 2 weeks, it is well maintained.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. TrueSculpt icon

    TrueSculpt

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    Model a virtual clay ball by pushing or pulling it with your fingers.

    Many tools available: draw, smooth, flatten, paint, undo/redo, symmetry, ...

    Imagine something, sculpt it and share with others.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Dead Deer

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    Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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