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ZBrush
A digital sculpting application for creating high-resolution 3D models with billions of polygons.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #12
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 76.8
Strengths
- Enables artists to sculpt highly detailed models using advanced brushes and techniques.
- Features powerful AI-assisted tools like ZRemesher for automatic retopology.
- Includes Sculptris Pro for dynamic tessellation, allowing focus on form without polygon constraints.
Considerations
- Primarily a manual sculpting tool with AI-assist features, not a one-click generative AI model.
- Maintained as an industry staple, but has a steep learning curve for new users.
- Operates on a high-cost subscription model compared to generative AI services.
Price
$235/month or $1,875/year
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 78.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 74.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 80.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
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Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- seeles.ai Guide (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- WiFiTalents: best AI 3D modeling software 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Sloyd: cheapest 3D modeling software 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- 3D AI Studio — Top 6 Affordable 3D Modeling Software (2026) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Fox Renderfarm — Best AI 3D Modeling Tools in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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- #11Spline AIAScore 77.2Browser-based 3D design tool for UI and product designers with AI features that generate basic 3D objects from text.