Autodesk Mudbox
7.6#3 in game texture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
Visit| Fact | Autodesk Mudbox | Curvy 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Sculpting | Its sculpting workflow manipulates polygon meshes, with subdivision levels increasing the available detail. | Warp brushes include Inflate, Deflate, Pinch, Smooth, and Flatten tools. |
| Security and compliance | Autodesk says its Trust Center covers secure development, vulnerability assessment, incident response, audits and certifications including ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 and 27701 for applicable products. | The download page links to an End User Agreement, but the opened maker pages do not state security or compliance certifications. |
Mudbox suits artists creating detailed 3D characters, environments, meshes, and textures, including VFX and game studio workflows. It is also relevant to users who need sculpting, texture painting, retopology, or 3D print export on a supported desktop system.
Curvy 3D may suit beginners who want to build organic forms by sketching and sculpting. It is limited to Windows and requires a DirectX 8.0-compatible 3D graphics card.