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ZBrush vs 3DCoat: catalog facts
ZBrush	3DCoat
Best for: Sculpt detailed digital models using brush-based tools	Best for: 3D artists who sculpt and texture models in one program
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the edition.	Paid Paid software with a 30-day trial and a free unlimited learning mode.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports organic sculpting workflows Provides tools for detailing and shaping meshes	Sculpting, retopology, UV mapping and texturing in one application Voxel and polygon workflows combined All 4 strengths for 3DCoat Sculpting, retopology, UV mapping and texturing in one application Voxel and polygon workflows combined GPU node system for procedural materials and masks Free learning mode with no time limit
Requires a paid license and hardware suited to the model complexity.	Commercial licence needed for production work Wide feature set takes time to learn
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ZBrush maxon.net/en/zbrush Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 3DCoat 3dcoat.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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