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At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(301)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in sculpting with a score of 8.6, while Mudbox, although strong, has not been rated as highly in this area, indicating that Blender may offer more advanced sculpting tools and features.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's file support is robust, with high compatibility ratings for STL (9.1), 3MF (8.8), and OBJ (9.4), making it easier for users to work with various file formats compared to Mudbox.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's superior rendering capabilities, scoring 9.0 for rendering, while Mudbox's rendering features are not as highly rated, suggesting that Blender may provide better visual output for projects.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Blender has a more extensive library of materials (8.5) compared to Mudbox, which can enhance the creative process by providing a wider range of textures and finishes.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's ease of setup (9.1) is a significant advantage, making it more accessible for new users, while Mudbox's setup process may be more complex and less user-friendly.
  • Users report that Blender's community support and resources are extensive, contributing to a higher quality of support rating (8.5) compared to Mudbox (7.8), which can be crucial for users seeking help and tutorials.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Mudbox
2 Year
$160
for 2 years
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Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Mudbox
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
252
7.8
48
Ease of Use
7.2
254
8.7
48
Ease of Setup
9.0
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
14
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
221
7.8
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
249
6.6
48
Features by Category
8.1
142
Not enough data
Design
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
7.9
116
Not enough data
8.5
123
Not enough data
Move
8.7
125
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
12
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
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
Logistics
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
8.8
29
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
27
Not enough data
Library
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.6
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Editing
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
4.4
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
8
Not enough data
3.8
8
Not enough data
4.0
8
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
14
Not enough data
6.1
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
Mudbox
Mudbox
Blender and Mudbox are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Mudbox
Mudbox is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Mudbox
Mudbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.8%
Computer Games
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Computer Software
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Other
56.4%
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
Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Phil N.
PN
Phil N.
Verified User in Legal Services

The user interface is horrible. It actually used to be worse, so they improved it but it's still horrible. Tools are difficult to find which makes for a poor workflow. Many features also feel broken, like one of the developers started making it and got...

Mudbox
Mudbox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

I love how easy and cheap this is to use.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Timothée S.
TS
Timothée S.
Verified User in Machinery

It's hard to go deep into modelling with Mudbox, I would rather say it's a hobbie software, at least in industrial design it's not the most used software. I guess some people in Animation studios may use this because it's cool to model a weird face, etc,...

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Mudbox
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Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
Mudbox
Mudbox Discussions
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Mudbox has no discussions with answers