# Zbrush Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Zbrush Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on December 13, 2025

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Zbrush

## What is Zbrush?

ZBrush is a 3D CAD tool that helps manage sculpting and painting via mesh detailing, HD geometry, preview rendering, and more. The software provides customizable brushes and real-time sculpting tools that allow users to shape virtual clay. Additionally, it also includes various polygons that allow users to sculpt organic and hard surfaces. Key features include polypainting techniques, customizable brushes, and custom workflows.

## What is Zbrush used for?

[3D CAD](https://www.capterra.com/3d-cad-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 37 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

97%

Neutral

3%

Negative

0%

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Zbrush

4.7 (37)

VS.

[4.5 (341)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Starting Price

$1500

Per User, Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

3.5 (37)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (3,201)

Value For Money

4.1 (34)

Value For Money

4.5 (2,481)

Customer Service

4.1 (30)

Customer Service

4.7 (2,360)

## Zbrush alternatives

Highest Rated

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

[4.7 (3,205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)

Starting price

$250.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

[SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

[4.6 (755)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

[Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

[4.7 (181)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)

Starting price

$10.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

[SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

[4.5 (1,046)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/reviews/)

Starting price

$19.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

92%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/210456/Zbrush/alternatives/)

## Pricing

Value for money

4.1 (34)

### Starting price

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Free trial  
not available

Value for money

4.1 (34)

4.1

Based on 34 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.1 (30)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.1 (30)

4.1

Based on 30 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.7

Based on 37 reviews

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5(28)

4(8)

3(1)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

KC

Kay C.

Consultant

Computer Games

### "Zbrush Review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

4/10

February 18, 2026

Overall, when it was owned by Pixologic, I loved it. They had frequent updates and seemed to really care about what the users wanted. They had a perpetual version. Now that it is owned by Maxon they don't seem to care about the user as much.

Pros

The many features and tools for sculpting, haven't switched to blender because the scuplting tools just feel so much better

Cons

The UI, you have to go through so many menus just to find some things. If you don't have a custom layout then it is really hard to find things that you use all the time.

Switched from

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

After Maxon took over, I used blender for about a year before switching back to Zbrush because of the ease of use of the tools

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MT

MICHELLE T.

Video Editor and Animator

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "The best 3d modeling software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

1.0

1.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 21, 2025

I've used Zbrush for years for 3d modeling custom models. It's much more detailed than blender but much easier and customized than autocad software.

Pros

Zbrush is unlike any other 3d modeling software. It's the industry standard for video game design, 3d printing and 3d modeling and animation.

Cons

Zbrush really isn't beginner friendly. I had to take paid classes to learn how to use this. I wouldn't recommend this for beginners.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JC

Jessica C.

Front of House

Arts and Crafts

### "Great Bit of Kit! "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 30, 2025

I have had a great experience with this software and will continue to use it for many years to come - I love it!

Pros

I love all the features of Zbrush, it is super intricate and helps me make great work! Even though it is intricate, there are SO many tutorials from the application itself to teach you anything you need - I especially love the custom user-interface, super accessible and helpful.

Cons

Nothing really, it's a big learning curve but once you understand how it all works it is an amazing bit of kit!

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

YM

Yogesh M.

Game Artist

Computer Games

### "Best tool for organic sculpting"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

January 13, 2025

It's a great tool for organic sculpting and has useful implemented features with an intuitive workflow.

Pros

It's a feature rich software for sculpting and the iPad version is equally good.

Cons

The UI is a bit dense in the PC version and iPad version has a subscription model to unlock all the features instead of a one time payment option.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Programmer

Computer Games

### "The best tool for Digital Sculpting."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 18, 2024

ZBrush is a powerhouse tool that can be cumbersome at times. I feel empowered as a digital sculptor using ZBrush

Pros

ZBrush is incredibly powerful. It has earned and maintained its position as the industry standard for 3D sculpting.

Cons

The UI is very dated and a bit overwhelming.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AP

Anil P.

Editor

Design

### "Creative Alliance Review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

August 14, 2024

It is one of the best softwares out there for 3d modelling and sculpting. The detailing is top notch and the wide set of tools is awesome to use and precisely upto our requirements.

Pros

With the availability of so many tools to use to sculpt the models, Zbrush is one of the best. We are able to take the high quality model to unreal engine which is a huge plus for us.

Cons

You have to have a pretty high-end PC for running it smoothly and the cost is a little bit on the higher side.

Switched from

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

We use blender ad well but Zbrush is specifically made for modelling so we use it more often

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Marcin M.

Owner, Industrial Designer

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

### "The combine harvester program can do so much that it's hard to grasp it :)"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 11, 2024

A great program for normal money, with virtually no competition. It worked great for me in designing jewelry and optimizing complex geometries. I highly recommend it.

Pros

Versatility, speed of operation, functionality, multitude of applications. Lighting works well in quickly calculating and optimizing large meshes, works great in jewelry design.

Cons

it is very extensive and therefore requires time to learn it well and use its full capabilities, but this is such a small disadvantage against the background of many advantages.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Group Sales and Commercial Director

Information Technology and Services

### "The best organic modeling software by far."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 9, 2024

Pros

Intelligent cross platform design and functionality. Helps us get the job done in the best way efficiently and effectivly.

Cons

The rising cost of subscriptions and lifetime license cost. Also the release of multiple iterations of effectively the same software at differing price points.

Switched from

[SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

[3ds Max](https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/)

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Originally Pixologic just made an easier, cheeper and better tool than our other options.

Alternatives considered

[3ds Max](https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/)

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Reasons for choosing Zbrush

It's just a more specific tool with a focused range of abilities. We do not need the benefits of animation, just sculpting in this instance.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

CEO

Arts and Crafts

### "My sculpture"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 21, 2023

ZBrush gives you access to a variety of workflows and unlimited creative possibilities thanks to its library of tools

Pros

it's a very popular tool in the industry,Zbrush allows you to paint directly on the surface of the model without first assigning a UV texture map, which makes the work more realistic.

Cons

several materials and textures cannot be viewed at the same time in the display window with its rendering engine

Alternatives considered

[Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)

Reasons for choosing Zbrush

easy to use

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

diseñador

Design

### "mi experiencia usando Zbrush. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

July 10, 2023

desde que aprendi a usar este programa lo he podio integrar con otros porgramas que uso simultaneamente con este lo unico es que si me costo aprender lo a usar para lograr unos buenos modelados con grandes acabados .

Pros

la capacidad de ayudarte a fomentar la creatividad con el modelado 3d y la animacion de este es bastente bueno , este programama yuda mas a lo que es la creacion de piezas organicas mas que mecanicas aunque se puede pero la belleza de este programa es hacer cosas organicas .

Cons

tien euna curva de aprendizaje bastante grande no es facil aprender a usar este programam en su totalidad , tiene bastante complejidad al usarlo y aprender lo pero cuando lo logras entender es bsatante bueno.

Review source

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[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/210456/Zbrush/reviews/)

Popular comparisons

[AutoCAD vs Zbrush](https://www.capterra.com/compare/210456-265024/Zbrush-vs-AutoCAD)

[SolidWorks Premium vs Zbrush](https://www.capterra.com/compare/93121-210456/SolidWorks-Premium-vs-Zbrush) 

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