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ArtRage vs Tilt Brush

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Art

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tilt Brush logo

Tilt Brush

AR/VR & Metaverse

Paint in 3D space with VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tilt Brush has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage artRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition; Tilt Brush no longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and Tilt Brush actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and Tilt Brush differ
AttributeArtRageTilt Brush
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR
CategoryArtAR/VR & Metaverse
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ArtRage

Nothing recorded that Tilt Brush does not also cover.

Only in Tilt Brush

  • 3D painting
  • Dynamic brushes
  • Environment selection
  • Animation
  • Google Poly
  • Sketchfab
  • YouTube VR
  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ArtRage

No use cases recorded yet. See the ArtRage review.

Tilt Brush

  • VR Gamingnot ArtRage
  • AR Marketingnot ArtRage
  • Virtual Trainingnot ArtRage
  • 3D Visualizationnot ArtRage
  • Immersive Experiencesnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ArtRage

  • ArtRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition

Tilt Brush

  • No longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • Limited editing capabilities with no layers system and no 3D brushes for precise refinement
  • Not designed for professional branding or marketing work; better suited for creative expression than practical design
  • Tool limitations make it difficult to move, cut, or rearrange grouped elements after creation
  • VR hardware costs are high relative to software cost, and can cause motion sickness in some users

Pricing, plan by plan

ArtRage

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ArtRage review.

Tilt Brush

Free
  • Google Tilt Brush$19.99/one-time
    • VR painting and creative tools
    • Available on VR app stores
  • Open Brush (open-source)Free
    • Free open-source version
    • Available on Steam and Meta Quest

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from Tilt Brush on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage review

Choose Tilt Brush if

  • You need 3d painting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
  • You also want dynamic brushes.
Tilt Brush review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or Tilt Brush better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at On request and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or Tilt Brush?
Tilt Brush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ArtRage and Free for Tilt Brush.
Does ArtRage or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. Tilt Brush runs on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
Can I use Tilt Brush for free?
Yes. Tilt Brush has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArtRage starts at On request.
What can ArtRage do that Tilt Brush cannot?
Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Animation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush still available to use?

Yes. Although Google ended active development in January 2021, Tilt Brush remains available on VR app stores and continues to function. Google also open-sourced the code, enabling community-maintained alternatives like Open Brush to provide free versions for PC VR and Meta Quest.

Source
Tilt Brush: Is there a free version of Tilt Brush?

The official Google Tilt Brush costs $19.99. However, Open Brush (the open-source community version) is completely free and available for PC VR via Steam and on Oculus Quest.

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Tilt Brush: What VR headsets does Tilt Brush support?

Tilt Brush works on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, and PlayStation VR. The open-source Open Brush version also supports PC VR.

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Tilt Brush: Can I export my Tilt Brush creations?

Yes. Tilt Brush creations can be exported as room-scale VR pieces or animated GIFs to share with others. The app does not support direct export to 3D model formats like OBJ or FBX.

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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush good for professional 3D design work?

Tilt Brush is primarily a creative expression and painting tool rather than a professional 3D design tool. It lacks features like layers, editable 3D brushes, and precise refinement controls needed for professional workflows. For professional VR sculpting, Adobe Medium or Quill are better choices.

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