Compare Mudbox and ZBrush 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$160 for 2 years
No pricing available
Mudbox
Star Rating
(48)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$160 for 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansZBrush
Star Rating
(100)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZBrushSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Mudbox excels in sculpting with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for detailed character modeling, while ZBrush, although strong, has a slightly lower sculpting score of 9.2.
- Reviewers mention that ZBrush offers superior brush variety with a score of 9.6, allowing for more creative freedom, whereas Mudbox's brush variety is rated at 9.2, which some users feel limits their artistic expression.
- G2 users highlight that Mudbox is easier to use, scoring 8.7 in ease of use, compared to ZBrush's 6.6, indicating that beginners may find Mudbox more accessible for starting their 3D modeling journey.
- Users on G2 report that ZBrush has a better overall product direction with a positive rating of 9.0, suggesting that it is more likely to evolve and incorporate user feedback effectively compared to Mudbox's 6.5 rating.
- Reviewers say that ZBrush shines in its dynamic tessellation feature, scoring 9.4, which allows for real-time adjustments to mesh density, a feature that Mudbox lacks, making ZBrush more versatile for complex projects.
- Users report that Mudbox's quality of support is rated at 7.8, which is lower than ZBrush's 8.4, indicating that ZBrush may provide more reliable customer service and resources for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mudbox
2 Year
$160
for 2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
ZBrush
No pricing availableFree Trial
Mudbox
No trial information availableZBrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
47
9.2
96
Ease of Use
8.7
47
6.6
96
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
39
8.4
82
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
47
9.0
91
Features by Category
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
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mudbox and ZBrush are categorized as 3D Painting and 3D Modeling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mudbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZBrush
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
25.0%
Design
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Computer Games
6.3%
Other
47.9%
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
Mudbox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Games
Beautiful camera system for creating detail passes / shots of your sculpts.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
Simplistic tools compared to other solutions (zbrush)
ZBrush
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike G.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
Whilst ZBrush does have a habit of making the reviewer feel like an untalented idiot, there is no getting round the fact that for 3D object creation there is no application which even comes close to the versatility that ZBrush offers, while Mudbox may come...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Games
Beautiful camera system for creating detail passes / shots of your sculpts.
Mike G.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
Whilst ZBrush does have a habit of making the reviewer feel like an untalented idiot, there is no getting round the fact that for 3D object creation there is no application which even comes close to the versatility that ZBrush offers, while Mudbox may come...
Verified User in Graphic Design
Simplistic tools compared to other solutions (zbrush)
Discussions
Mudbox has no discussions with answers
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
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