Compare 3D Coat and Mudbox 
- Users report that Mudbox excels in its "Brush Variety," offering a wide range of customizable brushes that enhance the sculpting experience, while 3D Coat is noted for its "Dynamic Tessellation" feature, which allows for real-time adjustments to mesh density, making it easier to work on detailed models.
- Reviewers mention that Mudbox's "Ease of Use" is a strong point, with an intuitive interface that helps beginners get started quickly, whereas users on G2 highlight that 3D Coat's "UV Mapping" tools are more advanced, providing greater flexibility and control over texture placement.
- G2 users indicate that Mudbox has a more straightforward "Import" process, making it easier to bring in assets from other software, while reviewers say that 3D Coat shines in its "Export" capabilities, supporting a wider range of file formats for seamless integration into various workflows.
- Users say that Mudbox's "Quality of Support" is satisfactory, but they often find that 3D Coat offers more comprehensive resources and community support, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning new techniques.
- Reviewers mention that while Mudbox has a solid "Sculpting" toolset, 3D Coat's "Texture" painting features are more robust, allowing for detailed texturing directly on the model, which is a significant advantage for artists focused on high-quality finishes.
- Users report that Mudbox's "Product Direction" has been somewhat stagnant, with fewer updates and new features, whereas 3D Coat is praised for its ongoing development and regular feature enhancements, keeping it competitive in the evolving landscape of 3D software.
- All the features of 3D Coat available
- Commercial usage allowed
- Textures up to 16384 px
3D Coat is not only very easy to use, but it also provides you with the tools to texture any sort of model to a high degree of quality. The ability to quickly swap between painting in UV space and 3D space makes texturing any sort or surface or angle a...
I dislike the default lighting in the viewport at times; depending on the model, it can be hard to view certain faces with the default lighting/shading.
1. Easy to learn and easy to use for Maya users. I use Maya before learning Mudbox and it didn't take me much time to be able to use Mudbox. 2. Awesome at exporting maps. I really like the how the maps looks in Maya and Unity. I think Mudbox is doing a...
Mudbox does not have Zbrush's dynamesh system, as such, its sculpting capabilities do not come close to Zbrush.
3D Coat is not only very easy to use, but it also provides you with the tools to texture any sort of model to a high degree of quality. The ability to quickly swap between painting in UV space and 3D space makes texturing any sort or surface or angle a...
1. Easy to learn and easy to use for Maya users. I use Maya before learning Mudbox and it didn't take me much time to be able to use Mudbox. 2. Awesome at exporting maps. I really like the how the maps looks in Maya and Unity. I think Mudbox is doing a...
I dislike the default lighting in the viewport at times; depending on the model, it can be hard to view certain faces with the default lighting/shading.
Mudbox does not have Zbrush's dynamesh system, as such, its sculpting capabilities do not come close to Zbrush.
