Autodesk Mudbox
7.6#3 in game texture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
VisitAutodesk Mudbox vs TopoGun
What both publish
| Fact | Autodesk Mudbox | TopoGun |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | Autodesk says Mudbox is used by professional VFX and game studios to create high-resolution meshes and textures. | The site describes the standalone license as ideal for freelancers, hobbyists, and small teams, and the floating license as ideal for studios, companies, and educational institutions. |
| Retopology | Advanced retopology tools create production-quality meshes from scanned, imported or sculpted data. | Its tools create or edit topology over high-resolution scanned meshes or digital sculptures, including manual tools and automatic retopology. |
Autodesk Mudbox plans
- Subscription—
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- SubscriptionPriced on request
- Autodesk Education accessFree
- Mudbox free trialFree
- Mudbox 2-year$160 a year
TopoGun plans
- Floating License—
- Standalone License—
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 TopoGun if…
TopoGun suits freelancers, hobbyists, and small teams using a standalone license, as well as studios, companies, and educational institutions considering floating licenses. It is for users working with mesh topology or map baking on Windows or macOS.