Compare Blender and Sculptris 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlenderSculptris
Star Rating
(20)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SculptrisSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, with a score of 9.0 for rendering, while Sculptris falls short with a lower emphasis on rendering features, making Blender a better choice for users focused on high-quality visual output.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's extensive brush variety (7.9) and sculpting tools (8.6) provide a more versatile experience for 3D modeling compared to Sculptris, which is noted for its ease of use (8.8) but lacks the depth in sculpting features.
- G2 users highlight Blender's superior file support, particularly its compatibility with formats like STL (9.1) and OBJ (9.4), which is crucial for users needing to work with various 3D models, whereas Sculptris does not match this level of compatibility.
- Users on G2 report that Blender's quality of support (8.5) is significantly better than Sculptris (7.1), indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using Blender.
- Reviewers say that Blender's product direction (9.2) is viewed positively, suggesting a strong commitment to ongoing development and feature enhancements, while Sculptris has a lower score (5.9), indicating potential stagnation in its feature set.
- Users report that Blender's dynamic tessellation and UV mapping features are highly praised, providing advanced options for detailed modeling, which Sculptris lacks, making Blender the preferred choice for users requiring intricate design capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableSculptris
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blender
No trial information availableSculptris
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
7.5
20
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.8
20
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
7.1
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
5.9
20
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Sculptris are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Blender is categorized as 3D Printing, Animation, Video Effects, Video Editing, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Sculptris is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sculptris
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Design
30.0%
Marketing and Advertising
15.0%
Graphic Design
10.0%
Retail
5.0%
Publishing
5.0%
Other
35.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Sculptris
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It gives you the basics you need to learn before getting into Zbrush and it is free.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Construction
Not very powerful and lacks a ton of features that you'd get with a more advanced sculpting software
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It gives you the basics you need to learn before getting into Zbrush and it is free.
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Verified User in Construction
Not very powerful and lacks a ton of features that you'd get with a more advanced sculpting software
Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
Sculptris has no discussions with answers
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