ZBrush Alternatives

ZBrush is described as 'Advanced digital sculpting and painting tool with customizable brushes, real-time capabilities, and powerful rendering. Perfect for diverse creative fields' and is a popular 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best ZBrush alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZBrush are 3D-Coat, Cinema 4D, Bforartists and Nomad Sculpt.

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  1. Polybrush icon
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    Polybrush is a new 3D editor created specifically for artists. It very useful for 3D concept art, fast modeling and sculpting. The main difference in approach to the creation of 3D models as a drawing. It was created by artist for artists.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Sculptura icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  3. Artist3D icon
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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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  4. 3Shaper icon
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    3Shaper combines the incredible modeling possibilities of Sub Division Surfaces with 3DESIGN CAD8 hybrid modeling strength. It allows a complete freeform modeling of the most complex organic designs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    37 123D Sculpt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPad
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  6. Paint 3D icon
     28 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.

    18 Paint 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. GroBoto icon
     Like

    Braid Art Labs has released a new version of GroBoto, its organic art software, positioning the package more as a general-purpose modelling tool.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    GroBoto screenshot 1
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  8. Sculpt+ icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  9. Lumiere3D icon
     1 like

    3D Product Videos in Minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Silo icon
     13 likes

    Silo Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting, re-topologization, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Silo screenshot 1
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  11. View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. 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

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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