LightWave 3D vs ZModeler3
LightWave 3D
lightwave3d.comZModeler3
zmodeler3.comSide by side
| Figure | LightWave 3D | ZModeler3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £450/mo | $3.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game 3D Modeling Software | 8.7 (#8) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Purpose | LightWave 3D is software for creating 3D models, animations, and visual effects. | ZModeler3 is presented as a tool for creating game assets. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to support, bug-report and feature-request email addresses and community forums. | The site directs users to ZModeler3 community forums for guides, discussions, help, and support, and says guest posting is allowed. |
Plans
LightWave 3D
- New LightWave 2025 Licence£795 a month
- LightWave 2025 Upgrade - LightWave 2024 users£450 a month
- LightWave 2025 Upgrade - LightWave 2023 or earlier users£550 a month
- 30-day trialFree
- LightWave 2025 Upgrade — LightWave 2024 users£450, paid once
- LightWave 2026 upgrade from 2025£450, paid once
- LightWave 2025 Upgrade — LightWave 2023 or earlier users£550, paid once
- LightWave 2026 upgrade from 2024 or earlier£550, paid once
- LightWave 2025 licence£795, paid once
- New LightWave 2026 licence£795, paid once
In their own words
LightWave 3D
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