Adobe Substance 3D Modeler vs Wafer
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
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Wafer
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| Figure | Adobe Substance 3D Modeler | Wafer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D Texturing Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.4 (#25) |
| Purpose | Modeler is a 3D modeling and sculpting application for creating on desktop and in VR. | Wafer is 3D texture painting software for stylized, hand-painted and NPR assets. |
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
In their own words
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Wafer
Wafer is 3D texture painting software for stylized, hand-painted, and NPR assets. Its drawing tools—including brushes, lasso clips, gradients, wet painting, and blur—work directly on 3D geometry. A non-destructive layer system includes paint and fill layers, editable masks, blend modes, and opacity controls. Artists can use 2D or 3D symmetry with independently configurable pivots, paint across multiple PBR channels, or define custom channel layouts for stylized shaders. Projects can contain multiple meshes, materials, and texture sets, with configurable channel packing for export. An integrated asset browser includes stencils, triplanar textures, brush alphas, HDRIs, decals, and stamps. The desktop download is free to try, but saving documents and exporting textures require a purchase. Indie costs $45, paid once; Studio and Studio (Floating) each cost $120 as a one-time purchase. Each listed plan includes one year of updates. Desktop purchases apply only to the listed Windows and macOS versions and are not compatible with the Apple App Store or other platforms.