Goxel

Goxel is a voxel editor for making three-dimensional art from cubes. It is a strong fit for artists and game creators who want to shape scenes in layers and choose among several rendering and export options. Its free desktop version is the clearest draw; the iOS option has no stated price.

Overview

Voxel art can serve as game content or stand on its own, and Goxel supports both uses through scene editing and exports for images, 3D models, and other voxel tools. The maker describes scene size as unlimited, so there is no stated scene-size ceiling to constrain larger projects. Desktop users also get source code released under the GNU GPL 3 license, with commercial licensing available by contacting the maker.

Key features

• Layered scene editing: Layers divide a scene into independently editable 3D models. That is useful when revising one component without reworking the rest, particularly in scenes with multiple parts.
• Color and undo: 24-bit RGB color gives artists a broad color range, while an unlimited undo buffer allows changes to be reversed without a stated history cap.
• Rendering choices: Marching cubes, procedural rendering, and ray tracing offer distinct ways to render work. That range is valuable for users who want more than one approach, though the feature list does not establish how each method fits a particular workflow.
• Export formats: OBJ, PLY, PNG, MagicaVoxel, and Qubicle exports cover image output and handoff to 3D or voxel workflows. Game engine export is supported, making Goxel relevant to game-asset creation as well as standalone art.

Pricing

The Desktop plan costs free and includes the free desktop version, with scene size described as unlimited. It is the straightforward choice for desktop users who want a no-cost editor and do not need a paid support plan. The source is under GPL 3; commercial licensing is available by contacting the maker.

Android is also a supported platform, though no separate mobile plan terms are given. There is no listed support plan; the repository README provides an email contact.

Platforms

Goxel supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The current stable desktop version is 0.15.1. The platform range gives users options beyond desktop, but the published price terms are clearest for desktop.

Who it's for

Goxel suits voxel artists who want independently editable scene parts, multiple rendering approaches, and exports that can feed into game or 3D workflows. Unlimited scene size and undo are practical advantages for projects that grow or require repeated revisions. It is less suitable for buyers who need clearly priced mobile access or a defined support arrangement.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free desktop version: The desktop plan costs nothing, making it accessible without a stated scene-size limit.
• Pros: Flexible scene structure: Layers keep models independently editable, which can simplify targeted revisions.
• Pros: Broad output options: Five named export formats plus game engine export support both image output and downstream workflows.
• Cons: No formal support plan: An email contact is provided, but users seeking a defined support commitment should look elsewhere.

Alternatives

Voxel Editors is the category directory for comparing more tools in this field. For a wider software category, see 3D modeling software.

• Vengi VoxEdit is another free, open-source voxel editor, and may suit users who prefer a web option alongside desktop platforms; it is under development.
• Blockhammer is a free voxel editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows, currently offered in early access.
• Qubicle Voxel Editor is a paid alternative with a free demo for macOS and Windows.
• VoxelShop is a free option for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• Facet offers a browser-based demo that saves and reloads JSON projects; its full version adds one-click OBJ export for a one-time 10.00 USD.
• Mega Voxels is a mobile alternative for Android and iOS, with a free app and optional premium content licenses.
• Sproxel is a free, open-source project for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• Voxel Builder is a free option for Android, iOS, Linux, web, and Windows.

Verdict

Choose Goxel if you want a free desktop voxel editor with room for large scenes, separable model layers, varied rendering methods, and useful export choices. Look elsewhere if a known mobile price or formal support plan is essential to your decision.