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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
LightWave 3D
Star Rating
(29)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LightWave 3DZBrush
Star Rating
(101)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZBrushSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZBrush excels in sculpting capabilities, with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for detailed character modeling, while LightWave 3D, with a score of 4.4 in animation, is noted for its less robust sculpting features.
- Reviewers mention that ZBrush offers a superior brush variety at 9.2, allowing for more creative freedom in design, whereas LightWave 3D, despite having a solid brush variety score of 9.6, lacks the same depth in sculpting tools.
- G2 users highlight ZBrush's dynamic tessellation feature, scoring 9.4, which allows for real-time adjustments to mesh density, a feature that LightWave 3D does not match, leading to a more efficient workflow in ZBrush.
- Users on G2 indicate that ZBrush's quality of support is rated at 8.4, significantly higher than LightWave 3D's 6.9, suggesting that ZBrush users feel more supported in their creative endeavors.
- Reviewers say that ZBrush's product direction is rated at 9.0, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback, while LightWave 3D's lower score of 6.5 suggests potential stagnation in development.
- Users report that ZBrush's import and export functionalities are rated at 8.3 and 8.5 respectively, which are crucial for integrating with other software, while LightWave 3D's integration score of 9.0 is commendable but does not compensate for its lower overall usability in sculpting and design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LightWave 3D
No pricing availableZBrush
No pricing availableFree Trial
LightWave 3D
No trial information availableZBrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
27
9.2
97
Ease of Use
7.4
27
6.6
97
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.9
25
8.4
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
27
9.0
92
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
7.0
23
Move
Not enough data
4.5
22
Not enough data
6.6
25
Not enough data
8.4
27
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LightWave 3D and ZBrush are categorized as 3D Modeling and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LightWave 3D
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
32.1%
Design
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Publishing
3.6%
Other
35.7%
Computer Games
17.0%
Animation
16.0%
Design
11.0%
Entertainment
9.0%
Motion Pictures and Film
5.0%
Other
42.0%
Discussions
LightWave 3D 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
yesRead 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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