Head-to-head · 3D Sculpting Software
ZBrush vs Re:Form
ZBrush leads on 0 checks, Re:Form on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRe:Form · 6.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRe:Form · 2 of 6
Re:Form scores higher on our rubric for 3d sculpting software: 6.1 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #1.
Re:Form offers multiresolution sculpting; ZBrush doesn't publish it. Re:Form offers texture painting; ZBrush doesn't publish it.
ZBrush is the better fit for professional character and production sculpting. Re:Form is the better fit for simple web sculpting with a free tier.
- ZBrush fits best
Professional character and production sculpting
- Re:Form fits best
Simple web sculpting with a free tier
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Side by side
| Feature | ZBrush 4.0/10 Visit ↗ | Re:Form 6.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in 3D Sculpting Software | #8 in 3D Sculpting Software |
| Best for | Professional character and production sculpting | Simple web sculpting with a free tier |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features ZBrush 0/6 · Re:Form 2/6 | ||
| Automatic retopology | Not published | — |
| Manual retopology | Not published | — |
| Multiresolution sculpting | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Voxel sculpting | Not published | Not published |
| Texture painting | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | web |
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| Our verdict | ZBrush is Maxon's professional software for digital sculpting, painting, modeling, rendering, animation, and 3D-print preparation. It is aimed at character and creature artists, digital sculptors, concept artists, illustrators, toy and… 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
ZBrush — where it wins
- Multi-resolution sculpting with customizable brushes, Dynamesh, and ZSpheres
- GoZ interoperability with Cinema 4D, Maya, 3ds Max, and Photoshop
- Retopology, rendering, animation, texturing, and 3D-print preparation in one suite
Where it doesn't
- Full desktop access requires a paid subscription
- The iPad free plan is limited to selected sculpting tools
- Paid pricing varies by region and may change with exchange rates
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
- ZBrush4.0/10 · Free plan
A deep production sculpting suite for character, creature, modeling, and print workflows.
Visit ZBrushFull verdict → - Re:Form6.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo
A capable free web sculpting studio for personal projects and learning.
Visit Re:FormFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026