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Marcin
Verified reviewer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2024
The combine harvester program can do so much that it's hard to grasp it :)
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.
PROSVersatility, speed of operation, functionality, multitude of applications. Lighting works well in quickly calculating and optimizing large meshes, works great in jewelry design.
CONSit 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.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2021
Amazing 3D Design Tool
My experience has been very positive, and I would recommend ZBrush to anyone interested in 3D sculpting. I opted to use a Mac with an iPad and found that this option to be cheaper than purchasing a Wacom.
PROSI selected Blender as my 3D design tool due to recommendations from the community, capabilities, and entry costs. The software always worked for me without any significant issues. Any problems that I encountered were addressed in various forums, blogs, and training. I was able to start sculpting in a relatively short period. Pixologic has been developing this tool for years, and it has so much capability and supports a wide range of user needs. If you have used another comparable product, one can transition to the ZBrush easily. My goal was to create sculptures that can be printed or cut with a CNC and clearly saw how to get there. I found so many useful blogs and videos that helped me get going and continue to support my growth. Pixologic offers a Core and CoreMini that allows interested users to feel for the tool before purchasing a full license. I also found value in the annual conferences.
CONSThe learning curve can be challenging due to its scope and capabilities. The cost for an annual license is $895 and which is a considerable expense. There is more software documentation in the system than on the actual website. Like all software tools that have had a long development life, the UI needs an overhaul to improve the overall organization.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
UI, capability, quality, amount of free training, and the software addressed my need for CNC better.
Janet
Computer Games, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2021
Difficult to get into but otherwise very versatile
Though I have now switched over to Blender, during the earlier years of Blender, ZBrush was the go-to for sculpting game assets. It's still a very powerful software once you get over the hurdle of learning how to use it.
CONSThe approachability for new users is is quite bad. Unintuitive UX being the worst offender. The price is still not that high compared to Maya, but it is probably still quite a lot for a lone developer.
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
The best organic modeling software by far.
Intelligent cross platform design and functionality. Helps us get the job done in the best way efficiently and effectivly.
CONSThe rising cost of subscriptions and lifetime license cost. Also the release of multiple iterations of effectively the same software at differing price points.
Reason 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.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Originally Pixologic just made an easier, cheeper and better tool than our other options.
Anthony
Animation, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2023
The ultimate 3D sculpting software
Zbrush is the best sculpting 3D software, with basic shapes, thousands brushes and a high capacity software, Zbrush will allow you to bring your imagination into the 3D world and you can even paint it.But on the other side the animation is limited and the price can be found expensive for individual use.I still highly recommend Zbrush for anyone who wants to sculpt in 3D, being the best sculpting software at the moment.
PROSAfter using Zbrush for many years now, I can say that this is the best software for 3D sculpting.The level of details and accuracy is getting higher with each update. Having several basic shapes and a huge range of brush choices will make your goal easier to achieve.You can even paint your model after modeling it.Beginners will find clear documentation of the interface and lots of free tutorials on youtube that could help you get easily started.
CONSZbrush can not be your only software if you are working on an animated scene.It is already very helpful to allow you sculpt and paint, but the animation features are very limited, and you won't be able to achieve any desired result you want.Other than the animation limitations, the software can be considered a little bit expensive for people working on personal projects, outside of companies.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
I started by using Maya for sculpting, but I had to switch to Zbrush after I needed more details in my results
Sascha
Design, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Excellent Sculpting Software With a Terrible UI
ZBrush has long been the industry standard sculpting software for a reason. I've dabbled with sculpting in Blender and tried a few other small apps but none can hold a candle to ZBrush. It's important to note however that ZBrush does the one thing and does it really well, you will still need to use it alongside a more traditional 3D package like Blender or Maya. ZBrush main drawback is it's poor UI and overabundance of workflow idiosyncrasies. This has long been a complaint among the user base but was never addressed. Regardless of the difficulties, Zbrush has such a powerful sculpting toolset that I have continued to use it. Now that Maxon has acquired Pixologic we can only hope they dedicate time to improving this area. I generally use ZBrush when I want to create organic or sculptural objects for CGI or 3D print. Even then I recommend using it alongside your main app with the GoZ bridge to achieve best results. For instance creating and positioning the base shapes for teeth, claws, etc, can often be more efficiently done in Maya or Blender and then exported to ZBrush for further sculpting. This was more important in the past but ZBrush has gotten better transform tools in recent years, making positioning easier.
PROSIndustry Standard Sculpting Software Excellent Feature Set Great set of tools for decimation and voxel remeshing Powerful and efficient software capable of displaying millions of points without performance issues Perpetual license available
CONSZBrush has long been known to have a very unintuitive UI. There's a saying among ZBrush users that you never learn to like the UI or have it become intuitive through use, you only learn to tolerate it.
Reason for choosing Zbrush
Blender's sculpting toolset is still much more limited than ZBrush, so I went with ZBrush.
Nabin
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2021
Industry leading 3D sculpting and painting software
Zbrush is the most dedicated 3D software for sculpting and painting highly detailed models and textures. It is easy to get started and come with clear documentation.
PROSThe best feature of Zbrush is its customizable brushes that can sculpt, texture, and paint complex and realistic 3D models. It can generate a high-quality base mesh from the imported models for mesh detailing. It has integrated 3D painting and texturing tools, that can take poly painting and UV mapping to the next level. Zbrush is easy to learn with a great community, documentation, and tutorials.
CONSZbrush is not suitable for rendering realistic 3D models.
Reason for choosing Zbrush
We choose Zbrish over other alternatives for its dedicated features for 3D sculpting and painting.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
We made a switch to Zbrush from other 3D software for its customizable brush and 3d painting features.
Micalen
Computer Games, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2022
Zbrush: A premium 3D creation tool.
Zbrush is an amazing premium tool to use that offers professional quality. My experience with Zbrush has been very positive! The tool is incredible for 3D creation and modelling. Definitely worth the price if you can afford it!
PROSZbrush is a premium software and that means it's incredibly professional. The UI has become very easy to use and looks less dense than before. Zbrush has amazing transform and sculpting tools that I use to create characters and objects. The texture paint tool offers a large amount of texture brushes that easily transform the material with the texture. Zbrush is also great for creating landscapes which I would then export for games.
CONSThe biggest con of Zbrush is the price. It can be a steep price to pay if you are an indie creator or it's just a hobby for you. However, if you can afford it or you are more of a professional who requires premium tools then Zbrush is worth it. I have experienced a small amount of crashes when using Zbrush but the updates then to reduce that amount.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Both are paid software but Zbrush had features Maya didn't have.
Eliseo
Animation, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
One of my favorites design softwares.
My overall experience is a good one.
PROSI like that it’s very different in terms of tools and design functionality. I switched from blender and I found this software way more useful and easy.
CONSI don’t like that if you are a beginner this is not a software for you.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Because I found the other softwares too simple and for beginners.
Anonymous
2-10 employees
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
My sculpture
ZBrush gives you access to a variety of workflows and unlimited creative possibilities thanks to its library of tools
PROSit'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.
CONSseveral materials and textures cannot be viewed at the same time in the display window with its rendering engine
Reason for choosing Zbrush
easy to use
Rob
Animation, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2021
ZBrush is Incredibly Powerful
ZBrush has allowed me to create models or assets that are realistic looking yet are not heavy. Where at one time I might need 200K polys to create a realistic model, ZBrush allows me to do one almost indistinguishable for a third the size. That makes a big difference when you have large scenes with millions of polys. Whether you make mechanical or organic models that require sculpting fine details, ZBrush can handle it in a spectacular manner. I've found it able to do anything I need it to. It's amazing, but again, sometimes just a little harder to initially figure out.
PROSZBrush is an incredible program. I can do just about anything you can imagine if you create digital models, need realism or need to create or sculpt realistic game assets with low overhead. And you don't have to bake low poly models if you don't want to. You can keep your high resolution and high poly models and use them if that works for your workflow. There really aren't many other programs that can do everything that ZBrush has to offer. I also like that it's fast and can handle huge polygon counts with little trouble.
CONSIt's difficult to have a 'Con' for ZBrush except for one thing. It's not easy to learn. The workflow and interface is unique and takes a bit of time to wrap your head around. It's also not particularly intuitive for some things and if you don't touch it for awhile, you'll forget some of the specific workflow nuances and will have to relearn or research them again.
Reason for choosing Zbrush
I didn't choose ZBrush over 3D-Coat exactly. I use both. ZBrush is more universally accepted I think. If a studio wants a ZBrush model from me I use it so that there is nothing lost in translation.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
mi experiencia usando Zbrush.
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 .
PROSla 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 .
CONStien 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.
Moura
Animation, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2023
An incomparable 3D modeling software.
With Z-Bush, I have almost no limit when it comes to modeling. all the options, the tools, the brushes that Z-Brush has its tailor-made for a very high quality work. I use it for all my complex modeling projects and I'm never disappointed. This software is unbeatable.
PROSWhat for me is one of the greatest strengths of this software is the level of detail it can achieve for modeling. It is able to model on an object of several million polygons and in a fluid way without working latency, which is impossible with all other 3D modeling software.
CONSThe major drawback is its handling which is not at all obvious for newcomers. the learning curve is very steep. But also the fact that it is not possible to do rigging or animation on Z-Brush can make it less effective overall than other 3D modeling software that is efficient in all its other areas.
Marco
Oil & Energy, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
il punto di riferimento per la scultura 3d
Zbrush è un ottimo software per la creazione di sculture 3d. L'acquisizione da parte di Maxon è da valutare, perché potrebbe limitare Zbrush solo ad un add-on del più utilizzato Cinema4D
PROSI tool di scultura sono perfettamente integrati per poter creare modelli 3d ai massimi livelli, anche fotorealistici
CONSNon mi sono trovato molto bene riguardo la modellazione di figure geometriche e illustrazioni
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Non mi trovavo con i tool di scultura
Jacob
Computer Software, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2023
Zbrush will be the software.
Kinda sucked being alone in the process.
PROSLimitless possibilities to create and experience out of this world creations
CONSHard to learn. Very slow. Must be dedicated.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Integration
Castro
Animation, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
The best 3D Sculpting Software
what I particularly like about ZBrush is the power and the precision of the work. Truly infinite possibility of sculpting, drawing, modeling. the tools made available, the brushes, the Models, everything is of very very good quality. I really can't do without this software.
CONSNothing! A realy love this Software. It's the best
Terez
Retail, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
Zbrush Review
I am able to create certain types of designs faster in Zbrush than in a digital painting software.
PROSThe product is easy to use but it is has many features and therefore requires quite a bit of learning. 3D modeling is a skill that requires practice to build. Drawing skills help when doing digital sculpting in the software. Integrating Zbrush into my business is easy to do. I can create a 3d model then use the 2D image as a design. The application is great for creating advanced 3D models with high resolution.
CONSIt's more difficult to create block models than it is to create high resolution models. block models require a different approach. I would like to use one technique for all types of models to make things easy.
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Zbrush is more affordable while allowing for high quality 3D models to be created.
Rezouk
Graphic Design, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
Zbrush for character designers & 3D generalists.
I haven't used Zbrush that much but i'd like to recommand it for those whom are struggling in finding a good modeling software to start with & Zbrush is a very niched software that gives you flexbility and wide variety of tools & functions to create wonderful works.
PROSI love that Zbrush is familiar to other 3D softwares which gave me flexbility to design characters on Zbrush with ease of use . It contains much tools for sculpting and modeling objects which you'd like to render later on a different rendering software.
CONSI don't like that the software is a little bit complicated at the beginning so you might have to attend some online classes in order to learn so software but the good part is that Zbrush is across the net & their are bunch of free resources which you can learn from for free !
Pete
Entertainment, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Best digital sculpting software out there
ive been using Zbrush for years and i love it.
PROSwhat I like about ZBrush most is that you can create/ sculpt anything in this software- up to your imagination really.
CONSZbrush is not the easiest software to learn
Anonymous
1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2021
Don't brush off this reccomendation
As I said. Once you get over the learning curve this is one of the most powerful 3D tools out there. Hard and soft sculpting, characters, animals, there's a lot to this.
PROSI've tried many other sculpting apps and programs and this one is probably the best one I could suggest. Once you get over the original learning curve, you will quickly realize how powerful this program is.
CONSI would like a lot more tutorials for each tool which would cut the learning curve down a bit. There are some really awesome tools that have little to no explanation.
Conrad
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2022
Best sculpting software made for artists
Mostly good. Just takes time to get used to the layout and customisation options.
PROSSo many different tools and works amazing with a graphics tablet
CONSUI can be overwhelming without customisation
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
Mudbox just felt clunky to use
Anonymous
1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2022
The first program in the design of objects and characters
It is classified as the first class in the programs of making objects and anime characters, it has a large platform of readily adjustable libraries, you can find what you are looking for easily, and I can use files downloaded from it in other engineering programs to execute the project and appear to the fullest, an application that cannot be dispensed to suckers, engineers and technicians
PROSI like his library to examine I like his tools include intelligent evolution the size and tall and skin everything I like to explore characters and edit it
CONSoccasionally can't work without a mouse, can't use well may Trackpad
hussein
Marketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2022
review
I like how sculpting in Zbrush is so good in comparing with other software
CONSZbrush has the worst and more complex interface ever in any software
Nicholas
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2022
3D software for modeling
It's takes time to learn the systems but once you get a hang of it you can produce exceptional quality models. Besides the price Zbrush is a great tool for high poly work.
PROSGreat tool to produce high-quality poly work. Extensive range of brushes
CONSThe pricing on it is high, however free upgrades are available
Reasons for switching to Zbrush
To try out the new higher end technology I heard Zbrush has
Heitor
Architecture & Planning, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2022
The best organic modeling software on the market
As I said, for me it is the best software for organic modeling, it has a great variety of tools and when using a graphics tablet the software becomes even more incredible.
PROSThe variety of tools for organic modeling
CONSThe software is excellent, I believe it is the best software for organic modeling on the market, but some improvements in the interface would be welcome. Its interface becomes a little confusing when you have a first contact with the software. Improvements to the design in terms of aesthetics would also be welcome.