Autodesk Forma vs. ZBrush

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Autodesk Forma
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) is an AI 3D modeling technology designed to help users discover smarter ways to maximize the potential of a building site. It was developed by Spacemaker in Oslo, and acquired by Autodesk November 2020.
$185
per month per user
ZBrush
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Pixologic in Los Angeles offers ZBrush, a digital sculpting and painting program for the 3D industry. Built within its interface, ZBrush offers tools for digital artists with an arsenal of features that have been developed with usability in mind, to create a user experience designed to feel natural while simultaneously inspiring the artist. With the ability to sculpt up to a billion polygons, ZBrush allows users to create almost limitless models.
$39.95
per month
Pricing
Autodesk FormaZBrush
Editions & Modules
Monthly
$185
per month per user
Yearly
$1,460
per year per user
3-Year
$4,380
3 year per user
Individual
$39.95
per month
Individual
$179.95
per 6 months
Individual
$895.00
perpetual license
Companies & Students
price varies
floating perpetual license
Companies & Students
price varies
academic perpetual license
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Autodesk FormaZBrush
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Medium-sized Companies
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Enterprises
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Autodesk FormaZBrush
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(3 ratings)
8.4
(3 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Autodesk FormaZBrush
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
It is well suited in helping the team analyze plan changes for change orders. It is good for plan file organization and keeping the entire team on the same page. It is not well suited for adding the client to the project as sometimes it can be too much information for them
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Pixologic
Blender is still behind Zbrush when it comes to production quality. But ZBrush is a bit on the expensive side. But again, I've used it for 20 years. So the $100s of spent back then have paid off many times over by now. Just something to consider when purchasing, though.
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Pros
Autodesk
  • Cloud model access.
  • Easy collaboration between users in different locations.
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Pixologic
  • Intuitive UI design.
  • Advanced sculpting capabilities.
  • Integration with other 3D software.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • Stop renaming the product (BIM 360, BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
  • A desktop app would be nice.
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Pixologic
  • Difficult and messy UI
  • Not well-suited for renders
  • Not suitable for animation and rigging
  • Expensive
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Usability
Autodesk
Because it is very user friendly and it also adapts the software to the device... For example , iPads are more Superintendent friendly and the desktop version is more useful for PM and Project Engineers. I also like that theres versions of the software that are on our desktop or ipad, so when we have a network failure we are still able to do the majority of our work
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Pixologic
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
I didn't select Forma; we are forced to use what the Architects and General Contractors set up for a given project. There is really no alternative to the cloud model hosting aspect of what Forma does, but for documents, I would not use it if given the choice.
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Pixologic
Even though it's 4x as old, ZBrush is still better in my opinion. Plus, I'm just so used to it by now after 20 years. Blender will indeed become better over time and the leading industry standard soon, but for now, ZBrush is still better for me for sure. Love it!
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • It has allowed us to work with larger architectural firms.
  • We have been able to coordinate earlier in the project life cycle and more often.
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Pixologic
  • a single tool to quickly and effectively create 3D objects.
  • Highly detailed 3D models allow us to create a range of highly detailed NFT 3D art collections for our clients.
  • Setting up licenses across an entire team can become costly.
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