# Onshape, ZBrush vs 3D Coat Comparison

| | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 695 | 104 | 21 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,500.00 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | 379 USD | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Onshape

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Collaboration (22 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (18 reviews)
- Lack of Features (10 reviews)

### ZBrush

Pros:
- Modeling (4 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)
- Limited Features (2 reviews)

### 3D Coat

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (597 reviews) | 9.2 (99 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (601 reviews) | 6.7 (100 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (179 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (587 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (578 reviews) | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Onshape

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Onshape Standard

Price: $1,500.00 1 User Per Year

Description: For the individual user or small team who only needs basic data management.

Key Features:
- Part & Assembly Modeling
- Drawings
- Runs on Web & Mobile

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ZBrush

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 3D Coat

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 3D COAT PROFESSIONAL

Price: 379 USD

Description: This is the advanced version of 3D Coat providing for all the features and commercial use.

Key Features:
- All the features of 3D Coat available
- Commercial usage allowed
- Textures up to 16384 px

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZBrush** | 7.8/10 | 32 |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 9.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 4.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 6.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 8.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.4/10 | 240 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.8 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 9.3 (236 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.0 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.6 (230 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.1 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.9 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 7.9 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.2 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.3 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.1 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Painting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZBrush** | 8.5/10 | 15 |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Brush Variety** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Color** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detail

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpt** | Not enough data | 9.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Tessellation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Texture ** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unwrap** | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **UV Mapping** | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 7.9/10 | 169 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 7.9 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 6.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 5.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 9.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 48 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | 9.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Taxonomy** | 7.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Types** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 9.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.7/10 | 155 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.1 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 8.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 7.8 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.5 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 8.8 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 9.1 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.1 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.7 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 6.8/10 | 23 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 3.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 5.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 5.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 5.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 4.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 4.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 7.7/10 | 17 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time-to-market** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost estimating** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product approval** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD Options** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Development** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BOM Types** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BOM visualization** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ECO Management** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | 6.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | 6.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Costing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Intelligence** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MES** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PIM** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | N/A | N/A |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Onshape** | 8.5/10 | 39 |
| **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A |
| **3D Coat** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 7.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Onshape (9):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to ZBrush (3):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)

**Unique to 3D Coat (3):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Onshape | ZBrush | 3D Coat | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.0% | 69.9% | 90.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Onshape

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 19.7%
- **Design:** 10.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.5%
- **Machinery:** 6.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 4.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 32.2%

#### ZBrush

- **Computer Games:** 17.5%
- **Animation:** 16.5%
- **Design:** 10.7%
- **Entertainment:** 8.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.8%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.9%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.9%
- **Media Production:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 21.4%

#### 3D Coat

- **Animation:** 19.0%
- **Entertainment:** 14.3%
- **Computer Games:** 14.3%
- **Design:** 9.5%
- **Publishing:** 4.8%
- **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 4.8%
- **Legal Services:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 14.3%

---
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- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Mudbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mudbox/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Adobe Substance 3D Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-substance-3d-painter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews)

### Alternatives to 3D Coat

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [Mudbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mudbox/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Adobe Substance 3D Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-substance-3d-painter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Onshape

- Title: [What is Onshape used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onshape-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Collaboratively design products and solutions for problems using a browser on nearly any computer. Manage the data for the parts you design and prepare them..."
- Title: [When can we expect some better surfacing tools or plugins.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-can-we-expect-some-better-surfacing-tools-or-plugins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should really try some of the custom feature scripts like sculpt, Plane, 3D sketch and surface extend. Also, I'm sure there are more since I looked into it."
- Title: [Does this product have the capability to show stress/strain, show transfer of heat, and airflow?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42157-does-this-product-have-the-capability-to-show-stress-strain-show-transfer-of-heat-and-airflow) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only through partner apps"
- Title: [Onshape's 2D drawing platform doesn't let you make a sketch aside from line or spline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34202-onshape-s-2d-drawing-platform-doesn-t-let-you-make-a-sketch-aside-from-line-or-spline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It has many basic sketch features"
- Title: [What is the fastest way to deselect multiple items when zoomed into a design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33946-what-is-the-fastest-way-to-deselect-multiple-items-when-zoomed-into-a-design) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tapping the Space Bar"

### ZBrush

- Title: [Is ZBrush free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zbrush-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "NO"
- Title: [What can ZBrush be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-zbrush-be-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Digital sculpture and modeling to be use animation, print or games. "
- Title: [In The near futuro, Will you upgrade the rendering options and camera controls?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-the-near-futuro-will-you-upgrade-the-rendering-options-and-camera-controls) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By Anonymous
Many binary operations are rippers. I invested about $320,000 then i decided to withdraw after several week but the withdrawal wasn't..."
- Title: [Is there a way to have a 3D sculpt that has been converted to an image file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-have-a-3d-sculpt-that-has-been-converted-to-an-image-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### 3D Coat

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