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At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ZBrush
ZBrush
Star Rating
(101)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZBrush
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in its rendering capabilities, with a score of 9.0, particularly praising its textures and lighting features, which provide high-quality outputs for various projects.
  • Reviewers mention that ZBrush stands out in sculpting, achieving a remarkable score of 9.6, with many users highlighting its dynamic tessellation feature that allows for intricate details in 3D models.
  • G2 users indicate that Blender's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring 7.1, with many finding its interface more intuitive for beginners compared to ZBrush, which scored lower at 6.6.
  • Users on G2 report that ZBrush offers a wider variety of brushes, scoring 9.2, which enhances the creative process for artists looking for diverse sculpting tools, while Blender's brush variety scored lower at 7.9.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's file compatibility is a strong point, particularly with formats like OBJ and STL, scoring 9.4 and 9.1 respectively, making it easier to integrate with other software.
  • Users report that ZBrush's effects capabilities, while scoring lower at 7.0, still provide unique options for artists, but many feel that Blender's effects are less robust, scoring 8.5, which can limit creative expression.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
ZBrush
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
ZBrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
256
9.2
97
Ease of Use
7.2
258
6.6
97
Ease of Setup
9.1
25
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
225
8.4
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
253
9.0
92
Features by Category
8.0
144
7.8
29
Design
8.6
126
9.6
28
8.3
125
8.8
27
8.2
119
7.2
25
7.9
118
9.2
27
8.5
125
7.0
23
Move
8.7
127
4.5
22
9.0
131
6.6
25
8.9
132
8.4
27
Store & Manage
8.6
118
8.5
27
8.3
127
8.1
27
7.8
116
8.2
27
Generative AI
5.1
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additive ManufacturingHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
31
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
6.5
13
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.0
28
Not enough data
Library
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Editing
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Platform
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
13
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.3
10
Not enough data
4.3
10
Not enough data
5.7
16
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
16
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
ZBrush
ZBrush
Blender and ZBrush are categorized as 3D Modeling and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
ZBrush
ZBrush is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
ZBrush
ZBrush
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.6%
Design
9.3%
Graphic Design
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Other
55.7%
ZBrush
ZBrush
Computer Games
17.0%
Animation
16.0%
Design
11.0%
Entertainment
9.0%
Motion Pictures and Film
5.0%
Other
42.0%
Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
ZBrush
ZBrush Alternatives
3D Coat
3D Coat
Add 3D Coat
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Modo
Modo
Add Modo
Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 Comments
Deni H.
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
Vlad K.
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
Vlad K.
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
ZBrush
ZBrush Discussions
Is there a way to have a 3D sculpt that has been converted to an image file?
1 Comment
Andrea M.
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
What can ZBrush be used for?
1 Comment
Alonzo V.
AV
Digital sculpture and modeling to be use animation, print or games. Read more