Best 3D Sculpting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mixos Mold is ranked #1 of 20 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Re:Form and tamga. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Re:Form. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Re:Form at $8.25/mo.
Shaping a digital model calls for sculpting tools that fit both the geometry work and the platform you use. Compare multiresolution and voxel sculpting, manual and automatic retopology, and texture painting to see which capabilities are listed for your workflow. Supported platforms matter too, while free plans, free trials, and the “Paid from” field provide ways to weigh access and cost. Mixos Mold, Re:Form, and tamga lead the entries; 3DCoat, SculptGL, ZBrush, Instant Meshes, and Nomad Sculpt are also included. The order puts Mixos Mold first, with Re:Form and tamga immediately after it.
20 3D sculpting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Automatic retopology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mixos Mold | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.99/mo | Yes | 8.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 2 | Re:Form | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.25/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | No | View |
| 3 |  tamga | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  SculptGL | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | — | — | — | View |
| 5 | ZBrush | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | 3DCoat | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €379/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | Nomad Sculpt | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 8 | Shapelab | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.99/mo | No | 9.99 /mo | No | View |
| 9 |  Hexagon VISI | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 |  Sculptura | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14.99/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Autodesk Mudbox | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 12 | Curvy 3D | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 13 |  Instant Meshes | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  MeshMolder | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Putty 3D | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 16 |  R3DS Wrap | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Vertexix | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  AutoRemesher | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  TopoGun | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  SculptrVR | 4.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which 3D sculpting software is ranked first on Inferse?
Mixos Mold is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 6.0. Re:Form is second and tamga third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Re:Form has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.