Autodesk Mudbox vs MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration)
Autodesk Mudbox
autodesk.comMoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration)
moi3d.comSide by side
| Figure | Autodesk Mudbox | MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $100/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.2 (#7) | 8.0 (#81) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | No |
| Workflow | Autodesk describes Mudbox as using an easy-to-use, layer-based workflow. | The product uses Booleans and a 2D profile curve driven workflow and is described as a companion modeler for rendering and DCC projects. |
Plans
Autodesk Mudbox
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- SubscriptionPrice not published
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- Autodesk Education accessFree
- Mudbox free trialFree
- Mudbox 2-year$160 a year
- Mudbox 3-year$240 a year
- Annual subscriptionPrice not published
- Monthly subscriptionPrice not published
MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration)
- Moment of Inspiration v4, full version$295 a month
- Moment of Inspiration v4, upgrade version$100 a month
- Moment of Inspiration v4, upgrade version (requires v3 license)$100, paid once
- Moment of Inspiration v4, full version$295, paid once
In their own words
Autodesk Mudbox
Autodesk Mudbox is desktop software for 3D sculpting and painting, used to create detailed characters and environments with textures. Artists can build production-quality meshes from scanned, imported, or sculpted data, paint across multiple channels on 3D models, and add mesh resolution where needed. Retopology tools help create clean production meshes, and the layer-based workflow supports work on high-resolution models and textures. Mudbox also supports 3D print export. Autodesk identifies professional VFX and game studios among its users. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The 2026 requirements specify Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11, macOS 13.x through 15.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 8.10, 9.3, and 9.5, and Rocky Linux 8.10, 9.3, and 9.5. Hardware requirements include a 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB free disk space, and a three-button mouse; 8 GB or more RAM is recommended. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is available.
MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration)
MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration) has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.