Adobe Substance 3D Modeler vs Filter Forge
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
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| Figure | Adobe Substance 3D Modeler | Filter Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 9 |
| Spec score · 3D Texturing Software | 8.7 (#2) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Game Texture Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Integrations | Adobe says Substance materials integrate with major game engines including Unreal Engine, Unity, and CRYENGINE, and design tools including 3ds Max, Maya, and Cinema 4D. | The application runs standalone or as a plugin for supported hosts including Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Paint.NET, and Affinity Photo. |
| Purpose | Modeler is a 3D modeling and sculpting application for creating on desktop and in VR. | Filter Forge provides photo effects, seamless textures, and an editor for creating custom filters. |
| Security and compliance | Adobe says its product lifecycle includes security activities and that it undergoes independent audits for compliance with industry standards and regulations. | The download page states that the software uses FFmpeg code licensed under LGPLv2.1 and provides a source-code download. |
Plans
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
- Substance 3D Collection — Individual monthlyPrice not published
- Substance 3D Collection — Individual annual prepaidPrice not published
- Substance 3D Collection — Teams annual billed monthlyPrice not published
- Substance 3D Collection — Teams annual prepaidPrice not published
- Substance 3D Collection — Students and teachersPrice not published
- Substance 3D Collection for individuals$59.99 a month
- Substance 3D Collection for teams$119.99 a month
- Substance 3D Collection for students and teachersPriced on request
Filter Forge
- Professional Edition — 1-month subscription$12 a month
- Studio Edition — 1-month subscription$19 a month
- Professional Edition — 3-month subscription$29, paid once
- Studio Edition — 3-month subscription$49, paid once
- Basic Edition — permanent license$59, paid once
- Professional Edition — permanent license$139, paid once
- Studio Edition — permanent license$259, paid once
- Professional Edition plus lifetime upgrades$288, paid once
- Studio Edition plus lifetime upgrades$538, paid once
In their own words
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
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Filter Forge
Filter Forge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.