Head-to-head · 3D Sculpting Software
Shapelab vs Re:Form
Shapelab leads on 3 checks, Re:Form on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShapelab · 8.3/10
- Free planonly Re:Form
- Most featuresShapelab · 5 of 6
Shapelab scores higher on our rubric for 3d sculpting software: 8.3 against 6.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Re:Form offers free plan; Shapelab doesn't. Shapelab offers manual retopology; Re:Form doesn't. Shapelab offers voxel sculpting; Re:Form doesn't publish it. Shapelab offers free trial; Re:Form doesn't.
Shapelab is the better fit for flexible desktop and VR sculpting. Re:Form is the better fit for simple web sculpting with a free tier.
- Shapelab fits best
Flexible desktop and VR sculpting
- Re:Form fits best
Simple web sculpting with a free tier
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Side by side
| Feature | Shapelab 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Re:Form 6.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 6.1 |
| Ranking | #5 in 3D Sculpting Software | #8 in 3D Sculpting Software |
| Best for | Flexible desktop and VR sculpting | Simple web sculpting with a free tier |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Shapelab 5/6 · Re:Form 2/6 | ||
| Automatic retopology | — | — |
| Manual retopology | ✓ (best) | — |
| Multiresolution sculpting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voxel sculpting | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Texture painting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, Android | web |
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| Our verdict | Shapelab is a VR-focused 3D sculpting and modeling application for organic models, digital props, characters, concepts, game assets, virtual worlds, digital art, and 3D printing. It is designed for beginner creators and professional 3D… Read the review → |
Re:Form is a browser-based 3D sculpting studio from Frame Sixty for hobbyists, students, game artists, character artists and 3D-printing users. It runs on WebGPU without installation and combines 34 brushes and tools with subdivision,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shapelab — where it wins
- Combines polygon sculpting, voxel sketching, and dynamic topology
- Supports desktop and VR workflows with Meta Quest access
- Exports FBX, OBJ, GLB, and STL files and integrates with Blender
Where it doesn't
- No automatic retopology; topology work is manual
- No free plan, with the trial limited to 7 days
- Desktop support is limited to Windows
Re:Form — where it wins
- Free includes the complete sculpting toolset for personal use
- GPU sculpting, subdivision, layers, masking and remeshing
- Imports and exports OBJ, STL, GLB and FBX on Pro
Where it doesn't
- Runs only in a web browser
- No automatic or manual retopology
- Free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use
- Shapelab8.3/10 · From $9.99/mo · 7-day trial
A flexible sculpting workspace that connects polygon, voxel, painting, and VR workflows.
Visit ShapelabFull verdict → - Re:Form6.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo
A capable free web sculpting studio for personal projects and learning.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026