ZBrush AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to ZBrush is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush and many of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to ZBrush are 3D-Coat, Cinema 4D, Bforartists and Nomad Sculpt.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1834 likes

    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.

    150 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
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    Blender vs ZBrush Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    14

    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

    sdanat
    Positive
    0

    One of the most incredible open-source projects of all time.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    3 of 4 comments
    • Blender is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable and Privacy focusedZBrush is not according to our users
  2. 3D-Coat icon

    3D-Coat

     47 likes

    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    70 3D-Coat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    3D-Coat vs ZBrush Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    3-D coat is like zbrush+substance painter (though you might consider getting SP too). Unlike zbrush it runs on Linux which is great for #indiedev! And yes, there are some graphics tablets that have Linux drivers written for them.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    3D Coat, along with Mudbox are the best alternatives because they are dedicated sculpting software much so than all the others which are basically 3D design software with a sculpting feature.

    • 3D-Coat is Paid and ProprietaryZBrush is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Cinema 4D icon

    Cinema 4D

     85 likes

    CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...

    50 Cinema 4D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Cinema 4D vs ZBrush Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Cinema 4D is not a digital sculpting program.

    • Cinema 4D is Paid and ProprietaryZBrush is also Paid and Proprietary
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  6. Bforartists icon

    Bforartists

     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    Armory 3D

     33 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    Armory 3D vs ZBrush Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    Zbrush is for sculpting primarily on the other hand armory is a game engine.

    tvgoing1
    Negative
    0

    Armory is a game engine not a sculpting software like Zbrush

    • Armory 3D is Free and Open SourceZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
    • Armory 3D is a Game Development ZBrush is a 3D Modeler
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    meshmixer

     12 likes

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

    43 meshmixer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    Still very much used, but not in development at this point in time.

    meshmixer vs ZBrush Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    Zbrush is a 3d sculpting app, meshmixer is for 3d printing.

    • meshmixer is Free and ProprietaryZBrush is Paid and Proprietary
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    Clavicula

     13 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window
     
  14. Sculpt+ icon

    Sculpt+

     2 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  15. Sculptura icon

    Sculptura

     3 likes

    With an advanced clay engine and artist-tested tools, Sculptura is the most intuitive and powerful 3D sculpting app ever designed for your iPad. Sculpt engaging characters, ghastly monsters, or even intriguing abstract art anywhere you are.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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