ZBrush AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Painting Apps

The best 3D Painting alternative to ZBrush is 3D-Coat. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Clavicula or Artist3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush and 17 are 3D Painting Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Painting App alternatives to ZBrush are MARI, Sculptura, 123D Sculpt and Paint 3D.

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  1. 3D-Coat icon
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    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.

    71 3D-Coat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Clavicula icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. MARI icon
     15 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Quicker start-up and export
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  4. Artist3D icon
     3 likes

    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 type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  5. Sculptura icon
     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 type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  6. 123D Sculpt icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPad
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  7. Paint 3D icon
     29 likes

    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.

    20 Paint 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Putty3D icon
     4 likes

    SCULPT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

    Putty is the best 3D sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts on the go. Whether you’re on holiday, on the train or just relaxing on the couch, Putty 3D is your perfect companion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Blacksmith3D icon
     4 likes

    Paint in 3d across texture seams with ease. Choose from clone & projection tools, paint from a photo resource, make seamless tiles, sculpt existing models with chisels or hammers or make new morphs,.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Sunny 3D icon
     4 likes

    With ultimate simple user interface, you can create 3D model by using freehand sketch and directly apply painting to your 3D model without learning difficult texture mapping.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Curvy 3D icon
     5 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Curvy 3D screenshot 1
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  12. CrackArt icon
     10 likes

    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

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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