Head-to-head · Voxel Editors
VoxEdit vs Voxel Builder
VoxEdit leads on 1 check, Voxel Builder on 0, and 3 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 scoreVoxEdit · 6.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresVoxEdit · 3 of 4
VoxEdit scores higher on our rubric for voxel editors: 6.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
VoxEdit offers animation tools; Voxel Builder doesn't.
VoxEdit is the better fit for free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets. Voxel Builder is the better fit for open-source voxel modeling across desktop and mobile.
- VoxEdit fits best
Free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets
- Voxel Builder fits best
Open-source voxel modeling across desktop and mobile
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Side by side
| Feature | VoxEdit 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Voxel Builder 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #7 in Voxel Editors | #8 in Voxel Editors |
| Best for | Free voxel animation for The Sandbox assets | Open-source voxel modeling across desktop and mobile |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features VoxEdit 3/4 · Voxel Builder 2/4 | ||
| Animation tools | ✓ (best) | — |
| Game engine export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Texture painting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scene editing | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Max grid dimension | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Electron on Windows and Linux; Chrome and Firefox on desktop and mobile |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Voxel Builder is an open-source voxel-based 3D modeling application for individual creators and small teams working with voxel assets. It combines interactive modeling, symmetric drawing and painting, color groups, voxel layering,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Voxel Builder — where it wins
- Free and open source across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Exports GLB, GLTF, OBJ, STL, and PLY mesh formats
- Includes GPU path-traced and PBR rendering
Where it doesn't
- Geometry animations are not supported
- No maximum grid dimension is documented
- Game-engine export is listed without named engine integrations
- VoxEdit6.9/10 · Free plan
A focused free editor for creating, animating, texturing, and exporting voxel assets.
Visit VoxEditFull verdict → - Voxel Builder6.8/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source voxel editor with strong voxelization and export workflows.
Visit Voxel BuilderFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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