Head-to-head · Voxel Editors
MagicaVoxel vs VoxEdit
MagicaVoxel leads on 0 checks, VoxEdit on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMagicaVoxel · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresVoxEdit · 3 of 4
MagicaVoxel scores higher on our rubric for voxel editors: 7.7 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
VoxEdit offers game engine export; MagicaVoxel doesn't publish it. VoxEdit offers texture painting; MagicaVoxel doesn't publish it.
MagicaVoxel is the better fit for free desktop voxel modeling, rendering, and animation. VoxEdit is the better fit for free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets.
- MagicaVoxel fits best
Free desktop voxel modeling, rendering, and animation
- VoxEdit fits best
Free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets
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Side by side
| Feature | MagicaVoxel 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | VoxEdit 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Voxel Editors | #7 in Voxel Editors |
| Best for | Free desktop voxel modeling, rendering, and animation | Free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features MagicaVoxel 1/4 · VoxEdit 3/4 | ||
| Animation tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game engine export | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Texture painting | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Scene editing | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Max grid dimension | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | Not published | Windows, macOS |
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| Our verdict | MagicaVoxel is a desktop editor for creating and editing models built from volumetric cubes. It is suited to artists, game developers, hobbyists, and other users working with voxel-based 3D assets. The Free plan is available for any… Read the review → |
VoxEdit is a free desktop application for creating voxel models, blocks, characters, props, equipment, and other assets. It is aimed at creators who need to model, texture, rig, animate, and prepare voxel content for The Sandbox. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MagicaVoxel — where it wins
- Free to use for any project on Windows and macOS
- Built-in GPU path tracing with lighting, camera, lens, and fog controls
- Animation, shaders, patterns, world editing, and varied export options
Where it doesn't
- Desktop releases are limited to Windows and macOS
- The official release is identified as a beta version
- Its voxel-focused workflow may not suit non-voxel 3D work
VoxEdit — where it wins
- Free plan includes voxel modeling, rigging, animation, and commercial use
- Supports skeletal rigging, keyframe animation, and multiple asset animations
- Exports to OBJ, DAE, GLTF, GLB, and VOX formats
Where it doesn't
- Designed around a focused The Sandbox asset workflow
- Desktop availability is limited to Windows and macOS
- No paid tiers or expanded plan options are offered
- MagicaVoxel7.7/10 · Free plan
A deep free desktop toolkit for creating, animating, rendering, and exporting voxel assets.
Visit MagicaVoxelFull verdict → - VoxEdit6.9/10 · Free plan
A focused free editor for creating, animating, texturing, and exporting voxel assets.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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