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At a Glance
3D Coat
3D Coat
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
379 USD
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ZBrush
ZBrush
Star Rating
(100)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that 3D Coat excels in sculpting with a score of 9.6, highlighting its dynamic tessellation feature that allows for high-detail work without heavy computational load, making it ideal for intricate designs.
  • Reviewers mention that ZBrush shines in brush variety, scoring 9.6, with users praising its extensive library of customizable brushes that enhance creativity and workflow efficiency.
  • G2 users indicate that 3D Coat's ease of use is a significant advantage, with a score of 8.5, as many find its interface intuitive, especially for beginners in 3D modeling.
  • Users on G2 report that ZBrush, while powerful, has a steeper learning curve with an ease of use score of 6.6, which can be challenging for new users trying to navigate its complex features.
  • Reviewers say that 3D Coat's texture painting capabilities are robust, scoring 9.0, with users appreciating the seamless integration of UV mapping and texture management, which streamlines the texturing process.
  • Users report that ZBrush's rendering capabilities, with a score of 6.6, could be improved, as some find its rendering process less intuitive compared to 3D Coat's more straightforward approach to rendering and exporting models.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
3D Coat
3D COAT PROFESSIONAL
379 USD
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ZBrush
No pricing available
Free Trial
3D Coat
Free Trial is available
ZBrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
9.2
96
Ease of Use
8.5
21
6.6
96
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
14
8.4
82
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
9.0
91
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.8
28
Design
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
7.1
24
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
6.8
22
Move
Not enough data
4.3
21
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
8.3
26
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.1
26
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
14
Design
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Detail
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
6.7
13
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3D Coat
3D Coat
ZBrush
ZBrush
3D Coat and ZBrush are categorized as 3D Painting, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
3D Coat
3D Coat has no unique categories
ZBrush
ZBrush has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3D Coat
3D Coat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.8%
ZBrush
ZBrush
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.1%
Reviewers' Industry
3D Coat
3D Coat
Animation
19.0%
Entertainment
14.3%
Computer Games
14.3%
Design
9.5%
Publishing
4.8%
Other
38.1%
ZBrush
ZBrush
Computer Games
17.2%
Animation
15.2%
Design
11.1%
Entertainment
9.1%
Motion Pictures and Film
5.1%
Other
42.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
3D Coat
3D Coat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

The Poly painting is quick and easy to use.

Most Helpful Critical Review
KP
Kolel P.
Verified User in Design

I dislike the default lighting in the viewport at times; depending on the model, it can be hard to view certain faces with the default lighting/shading.

ZBrush
ZBrush
Most Helpful Favorable Review
XS
Xavi S.
Verified User in Design

The best features of Zbrush are the sculpting metod (which is very intuitive and powerful, especially for doing organic models) and an easy way to paint textures. As the software name indicates, you are going to use a set of fully costumizable brushes to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
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ZBrush
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Discussions
3D Coat
3D Coat Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
3D Coat has no discussions with answers
ZBrush
ZBrush Discussions
Is there a way to have a 3D sculpt that has been converted to an image file?
1 comment
AM
Hey Shariece, Thanks for the question. I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring out what your question is asking, I'm going to assume this is the...Read more
In The near futuro, Will you upgrade the rendering options and camera controls?
1 comment
MA
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
What can ZBrush be used for?
1 comment
AV
Digital sculpture and modeling to be use animation, print or games. Read more