Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now

Compare Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Mudbox

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Star Rating
(106)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Mudbox
Mudbox
Star Rating
(49)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$160 for 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Mudbox excels in sculpting with a score of 6.8, but reviewers mention that Adobe Substance 3D Painter offers superior texture capabilities, scoring 8.9, making it a better choice for detailed texturing work.
  • Reviewers mention that Mudbox has a brush variety score of 8.7, which is appreciated for its versatility, while users on G2 highlight that Adobe Substance 3D Painter's color capabilities score 9.1, providing a richer palette for artists.
  • G2 users indicate that the import and export functionalities are strong in both products, with Mudbox scoring 8.3 in both areas, but users report that Adobe Substance 3D Painter's integrations score slightly higher at 8.0, making it easier to incorporate into existing workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that Mudbox's dynamic tessellation feature scores 7.4, which is useful for creating complex models, but users say that Adobe Substance 3D Painter's overall product direction is more positively viewed at 8.7, indicating a more promising future for updates and features.
  • Users report that while both products have a good quality of support, Mudbox scores 7.8, whereas Adobe Substance 3D Painter has a slightly better score of 8.3, suggesting a more responsive support system for users facing issues.
  • Reviewers mention that Mudbox is particularly favored by small businesses, with 54.2% of reviews coming from this segment, while Adobe Substance 3D Painter has an even higher percentage at 75.2%, indicating a stronger alignment with the needs of smaller teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
No pricing available
Mudbox
2 Year
$160
for 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Free Trial
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
No trial information available
Mudbox
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
80
7.8
48
Ease of Use
8.2
81
8.7
48
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
73
7.8
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
71
6.6
48
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Move
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Store & Manage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
Design
8.7
60
Not enough data
9.1
60
9.3
5
8.5
59
Not enough data
Detail
6.8
48
Not enough data
7.4
54
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
Logistics
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Mudbox
Mudbox
Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Mudbox are categorized as 3D Painting
Unique Categories
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter has no unique categories
Mudbox
Mudbox is categorized as 3D Modeling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
Mudbox
Mudbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Computer Games
15.2%
Animation
15.2%
Design
10.5%
Graphic Design
7.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
44.8%
Mudbox
Mudbox
Animation
24.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Design
8.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Computer Games
6.1%
Other
46.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

I like the library of preset materials. It makes it really easy to iterate and conceptualize different looks for the same model. Its also super fast

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jonathan W.
JW
Jonathan W.
Verified User in Graphic Design

At its core, Substance Painter is clunky. It's very resource-heavy for the average user and can be challenging to work in if the computer's hardware wasn't built for 3D work. Additionally, Adobe's render engine is still terrible. On an average PC or Mac,...

Mudbox
Mudbox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tang-Hsuan L.
TL
Tang-Hsuan L.
Verified User in Computer Software

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...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mudbox does not have Zbrush's dynamesh system, as such, its sculpting capabilities do not come close to Zbrush.

Alternatives
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter Alternatives
ZBrush
ZBrush
Add ZBrush
3D Coat
3D Coat
Add 3D Coat
Mari
Mari
Add Mari
Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection
Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection
Add Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection
Mudbox
Mudbox Alternatives
ZBrush
ZBrush
Add ZBrush
3D Coat
3D Coat
Add 3D Coat
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
Discussions
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter Discussions
What is the use of substance painter?
3 comments
Manuel G.
MG
The use of this software is to make the different texture maps of some 3D model adding effects to them for greater detail and realism to the 3D model with...Read more
How can I get a free substance painter?
1 comment
Jared B.
JB
It is free for current students and educators with a valid school ID and email address.Read more
How do you make something glow in a substance painter?
1 comment
Gian Franco C.
GC
Emissive maps are what gives the "glow" effect on objects. In substance painter, you can simply create a new fill layer, and set the color of the emissive...Read more
Mudbox
Mudbox Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Mudbox has no discussions with answers