Best 3D Sculpting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mixos Mold is ranked #1 of 20 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of tamga and R3DS Wrap. The best-ranked option with a free plan is tamga. The lowest first paid tier on this page is R3DS Wrap at $8.25/mo.
If you’re shaping detailed digital models, compare how each sculpting tool handles geometry and surface work. The entries are ranked, with Mixos Mold, tamga, and 3DCoat at the start. Look at multiresolution and voxel sculpting, then check whether automatic or manual retopology and texture painting match the work you want to do. Supported platforms help you assess fit with your setup; free plans, free trials, and the published “Paid from” amount offer points of comparison for access and cost. ZBrush and Nomad Sculpt are also among the software covered, so weigh their listed capabilities against the sculpting methods and supporting features you need.
20 3D sculpting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
20ranked
8free plans on this page
$8.25/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list 3D Sculpting Software 20 channels on this page · 70 of 160 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromAutomatic retopologyManual retopologyMultiresolution sculptingVoxel sculptingTexture paintingSupported platforms Spec sheet Score
01 Mixos Mold Free planYesPaid from$8.99/moAutomatic retopologyYesManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, android 7/8spec lines stated 7.8
02 tamga Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingNoVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios 5/8spec lines stated 7.7
03 R3DS Wrap Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux 1/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 Nomad Sculpt Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.4
05 3DCoat Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
06 Re:Form Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moAutomatic retopologyNoManual retopologyNoMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingYesSupported platformsweb 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 ZBrush Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
08 AutoRemesher Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologyYesManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux 2/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 SculptGL Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsweb, windows, chrome extension 4/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 Shapelab Free planNoPaid from$9.99/moAutomatic retopologyNoManual retopologyYesMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsWindows, Android 8/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 MeshMolder Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingYesSupported platformswindows 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 Curvy 3D Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologyYesMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsWindows 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
13 Hexagon VISI Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingYesVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformswindows 4/8spec lines stated 6.6
14 Sculptura Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingYesSupported platformsiPad, Mac 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
15 SculptrVR Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingYesTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsWindows via SteamVR; Meta Quest 3/8spec lines stated 6.2
16 Instant Meshes Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologyYesManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformswindows, macos, linux 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
17 Autodesk Mudbox Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.8
18 TopoGun Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologyYesManual retopologyYesMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
19 Putty 3D Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologynot statedManual retopologynot statedMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingnot statedSupported platformsiOS 2/8spec lines stated 5.7
20 Vertexix Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAutomatic retopologyYesManual retopologyYesMultiresolution sculptingnot statedVoxel sculptingnot statedTexture paintingYesSupported platformsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 20 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Automatic retopology | Manual retopology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mixos Mold | 7.8 | Free plan | $8.99/mo | Yes | 8.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 2 | tamga | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | R3DS Wrap | 7.6 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Nomad Sculpt | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3DCoat | 7.2 | No | €379/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Re:Form | 7.1 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | No | No |
| 7 | ZBrush | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | AutoRemesher | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | SculptGL | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Shapelab | 6.9 | No | $9.99/mo | No | 9.99 /mo | No | Yes |
| 11 | MeshMolder | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Curvy 3D | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | Hexagon VISI | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Sculptura | 6.4 | No | $14.99/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 15 | SculptrVR | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | Instant Meshes | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Autodesk Mudbox | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | TopoGun | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | Putty 3D | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | Vertexix | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which 3D sculpting software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Mixos Mold is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 7.8. tamga is second and R3DS Wrap third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, R3DS Wrap has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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