Free, open-source digital sculpting app for Linux, macOS and Windows, an alternative to ZBrush with built-in AI brush and 3D generation.
628+179 this week76C++GPL-3.0Well maintainedUpdated 3 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to ZBrush (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to ZBrush? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| islandmed/SculptForge | ★ 628 | GPL-3.0 | 3 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to ZBrush?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to ZBrush on Repolode are SculptForge.
- Which ZBrush alternative should I choose?
- SculptForge has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 7, 2026. How Repolode works