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SculptGL

Free#7 of 21 in 3D Sculpting Software

A WebGL-based app for browser and Windows 3D sculpting.

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At a glance

• Editor score
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• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Free browser-based sculpting
• Paid from
  None
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Multiresolution sculpting, voxel remeshing, and dynamic topology
  • PBR vertex painting with color, roughness, and metalness
  • OBJ, PLY, and STL import and export

• Where it doesn't

  • Development has stopped and the repository was archived January 17, 2026
  • Available as a web app, Windows build, or Chrome extension
  • Model exchange is limited to OBJ, PLY, and STL formats

Our verdict on SculptGL

SculptGL is an open-source WebGL application for digital 3D sculpting, available through the web, Windows standalone builds, and a Chrome extension. It suits artists, students, and other users who want a free browser-based sculpting workflow without committing to a paid desktop package. The toolset includes standard brushes such as Brush, Inflate, Smooth, Twist, and Drag, along with undo and redo for routine sculpting work.

Its strongest area is the combination of core sculpting methods in a compact application. Multiresolution sculpting provides subdivision levels for working across different levels of detail, while voxel remeshing uses the SurfaceNets algorithm to rebuild meshes. Dynamic topology adds real-time local subdivision and decimation, which supports localized detail work. SculptGL also includes alpha textures for sculpting tools and PBR vertex painting for color, roughness, and metalness. OBJ, PLY, and STL import and export give it a practical path into common model workflows.

The main consideration is project continuity. Development has stopped, and the repository was archived on January 17, 2026, while the web app and archived Windows downloads remain available. That makes SculptGL a reasonable choice for self-directed sculpting, learning, and established workflows that do not depend on ongoing feature development. It is less suitable for teams that need an actively developed product, a broader platform range, or formats beyond OBJ, PLY, and STL. Choose SculptGL for accessible sculpting with remeshing, topology tools, and vertex painting; choose an alternative when continued development is central to the purchase decision.

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• ZBrushA deep production sculpting suite for character, creature, modeling, and print workflows.4.0
• 3DCoatA broad desktop 3D toolkit with sculpting, production modeling and one-time pricing.5.8
• Mixos MoldA broad, affordable sculpting tool with free creation and paid export.7.7

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