Autodesk Mudbox
7.6#3 in game texture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
VisitAutodesk Mudbox vs Houdini
What both publish
| Fact | Autodesk Mudbox | Houdini |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | Yes |
Autodesk Mudbox plans
- Subscription—
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- Autodesk Education accessFree
- Mudbox free trialFree
- Mudbox 2-year$160 a year
Houdini plans
- Houdini Core — Workstation perpetual$1,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, workstation$1,095 a year
- Houdini Core — Local Access perpetual$2,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, local access$1,639 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, workstation$1,475 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, local access$2,195 a year
Pick Autodesk Mudbox if…
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.
Pick Houdini if…
Houdini suits 3D artists and technical teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or synthetic data. Apprentice is an option for non-commercial learning and personal projects, with render limits to consider.