Blacksmith3D vs Filter Forge
Blacksmith3D
posersoftware.comFilter Forge
filterforge.comSide by side
| Figure | Blacksmith3D | Filter Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · 3D Texturing Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Game Texture Software | 7.7 (#20) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Integrations | The page lists compatibility with 3D Studio Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Poser, and Daz Studio, plus applications that import and export OBJ files and use standard texture maps. | 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 | Blacksmith3D provides 3D painting and morphing tools for artists. | Filter Forge provides photo effects, seamless textures, and an editor for creating custom filters. |
Plans
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
Blacksmith3D
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Filter Forge
Filter Forge has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.