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3DCoat

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Spec score 8.7 #3 of 34 in Game Texture Software

What it is

3DCoat is a desktop application for sculpting, retopology, UV editing, PBR texture painting, and rendering, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its painting workflows include microvertex, per-pixel, and Ptex, alongside Smart Materials and textures up to 16K. Sculpting tools include voxel work without topological constraints, Boolean operations, and adaptive dynamic tessellation. Retopology can be automatic with user-defined edge loops or manual. AppLinks support model exchange with other 3D applications, and the product describes Photoshop layer exchange through keyboard shortcuts. A 30-day trial is followed by Free Learning mode, which has export restrictions and bars commercial use of exported work. That mode limits.3b projects to 20 sculpt objects and 10 layers, caps OBJ exports by workspace triangle counts, and watermarks textures above 512×512. The listed 3DCoat 2026 Individual Node-locked plan is €379 a month and includes 12 months of free updates. A license can be installed on two machines, but only one copy can run at a time.

Spec sheet

What it does
3DCoat combines sculpting, retopology, UV editing, PBR texture painting, and rendering in one application.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Integrations
3DCoat supports AppLinks for exchanging models with other 3D applications and describes Photoshop layer exchange using keyboard shortcuts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
3D print export
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Learning-mode limits
Learning mode limits .3b projects to 20 sculpt objects and 10 layers; OBJ exports are limited by workspace triangle counts, and textures above 512×512 have watermarks.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
License use
The FAQ says a license can be installed on two machines, but only one copy can run at a time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Offline use
After purchase or subscription, users can enter their license data in 3DCoat and use it offline.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Parametric modeling
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Platform access
desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Render engine
built-inRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Retopology
3DCoat includes automatic retopology with user-defined edge loops and manual retopology tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Sculpting
The sculpting features include voxel sculpting without topological constraints, Boolean operations, and adaptive dynamic tessellation.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Sculpting tools
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Security and compliance
The maker’s FAQ states that 3DCoat can run offline after licensing; the pages reviewed do not state a security certification or compliance standard.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Subscription refunds
The FAQ says subscription payments are not refundable and subscriptions can be cancelled through the user account.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Support and learning resources
The maker points users to its tutorials, web wiki, and PDF manual for learning and reference.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Texturing
Its texturing features include microvertex, per-pixel, and Ptex painting, Smart Materials, and texture sizes up to 16K.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
Trial and learning mode
The trial lasts 30 days, after which Free Learning mode remains available with export limits and no commercial use of exported learning-mode work.Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com

Plans and prices

3DCoat 2026 Individual Node-locked €379 a month 12 months of free updates Read 21 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com
3DCoat 2026 Individual Node-locked €379, paid once One-time purchase; unlimited use Personal license · Commercial use allowed · 12 months of free updates · VAT not included Read 29 Sep 2026 · 3dcoat.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Painting supports textures up to 16K.
  • Includes automatic and manual retopology tools.
  • Can run offline after licensing.
  • A license can be installed on two machines.

Limits

  • Learning-mode exported work cannot be used commercially.
  • Learning mode limits .3b projects to 20 sculpt objects.
  • Textures above 512×512 have watermarks in learning mode.
  • Only one licensed copy can run at a time.

Who it suits

3DCoat suits 3D artists who want sculpting, retopology, UV editing, texturing, and rendering in one desktop application. Its learning mode offers a way to continue after the trial, with limits on exports and commercial use.

Verdict

3DCoat brings several 3D production tasks into one desktop application, with a broad set of sculpting and painting tools. Check the learning-mode restrictions and listed plan terms before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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