# MeshLab vs ZBrush

| Attribute | MeshLab | ZBrush |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 34.4 (14% (low)) | 5.6 (15% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 5,802 | - |
| description.long | Enables interactive processing of 3D mesh data, including editing, repair, analysis, rendering, and conversion. Designed for professionals working with output from 3D scanning equipment and those preparing models for three-dimensional printing. | A three-dimensional modeling and sculpting application that enables artists to shape digital geometry using brush-based tools, similar to working with physical clay. It integrates with industry-standard software like Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter for streamlined workflows. |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Substance Painter"},{"name":"Maya"},{"name":"3ds Max"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"IT","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.meshlab.net","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:20:25.233Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"Subscription-based with trial available","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.maxon.net/zbrush","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:24:22.326Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 59 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/MeshLab-2025.07","date":"2025-07-22T06:48:34Z","type":"stable","version":"MeshLab-2025.07"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/MeshLab-2023.12","date":"2023-12-12T11:52:49Z","type":"stable","version":"MeshLab-2023.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/MeshLab-2022.02","date":"2022-03-02T11:26:46Z","type":"stable","version":"MeshLab-2022.02"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2021.10","date":"2021-10-29T08:59:03Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2021.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2021.07","date":"2021-07-19T16:44:36Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2021.07"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2021.05","date":"2021-05-21T11:51:47Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2021.05"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.12","date":"2020-12-01T12:46:07Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.09","date":"2020-09-01T08:12:01Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.09"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.07","date":"2020-07-01T07:55:48Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.07"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.06","date":"2020-06-01T08:56:11Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.06"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.05","date":"2020-05-01T12:54:07Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.05"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.04","date":"2020-04-01T11:18:29Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.04"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.03","date":"2020-03-01T00:23:11Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.03"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/Meshlab-2020.02","date":"2020-02-01T00:33:20Z","type":"stable","version":"Meshlab-2020.02"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/bfa1bbc","date":"2019-12-04T17:16:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"bfa1bbc"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/f6c6675","date":"2019-01-29T05:29:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"f6c6675"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/48663dc","date":"2018-12-19T06:28:35Z","type":"prerelease","version":"48663dc"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/d140b21","date":"2018-10-18T08:43:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"d140b21"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/42ef8f6","date":"2018-10-18T08:46:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"42ef8f6"},{"url":"https://github.com/cnr-isti-vclab/meshlab/releases/tag/dff7980","date":"2018-10-01T10:19:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"dff7980"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 2.7 | - |

## Capabilities (3d Modeling)

| Capability | MeshLab | ZBrush |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Polygonal box mesh modeling | - | - |
| Digital clay brush sculpting | - | - |
| Procedural node based generation | - | - |
| Skeletal rigging and inverse kinematics ik | - | - |
| Nurbs and spline based modeling | - | - |
| Uv mapping and texture unwrapping | - | - |
| Native CPU GPU raytraced render engine | - | - |
| Game engine export fbx obj gltf | - | - |
| Motion graphics and cloner effectors | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:44:08.609Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*