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Mudbox vs Cocos2d-x

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Mudbox

Software

Digital painting and sculpting software

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cocos2d-x logo

Cocos2d-x

Software

Open-source, lightweight 2D game engine

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cocos2d-x has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mudbox a Mudbox subscription license may be installed on up to 3 computers (Internet Archive capture, 12 November 2023); Cocos2d-x cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.
  • They diverge on capability: Mudbox covers Digital sculpting, Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mudbox and Cocos2d-x actually diverge.

Attributes where Mudbox and Cocos2d-x differ
AttributeMudboxCocos2d-x
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, LinuxWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded19822010

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

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 Mudbox

  • Digital sculpting
  • Texture painting
  • Retopology
  • PTEX support
  • Layer system
  • Stencils
  • Stamps
  • GPU tessellation

Only in Cocos2d-x

  • 2D rendering
  • Physics engine (Chipmunk)
  • Particle effects
  • Animation system
  • Audio engine
  • Touch input handling
  • Tilemap support
  • Sprite batching

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Mudbox

  • Character sculptingnot Cocos2d-x
  • Texture creationnot Cocos2d-x
  • Asset detailingnot Cocos2d-x

Cocos2d-x

  • Mobile game developmentnot Mudbox
  • 2D gamesnot Mudbox
  • Lightweight gamesnot Mudbox
  • Cross-platform gamesnot Mudbox

Where each one falls short

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

Mudbox

  • A Mudbox subscription license may be installed on up to 3 computers (Internet Archive capture, 12 November 2023)
  • Sold as monthly, annual or 3-year subscription terms with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page (Internet Archive capture, 12 November 2023)

Cocos2d-x

  • Cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mudbox

$29/month
  • Mudbox$85/month
    • Full sculpting
    • Texture painting
  • M&E Collection$2390/month
    • Mudbox + Maya + 3ds Max + more

Cocos2d-x

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine source
    • MIT License
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Mudbox if

  • You need digital sculpting.
  • You work on Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • You also want texture painting.
Mudbox review

Choose Cocos2d-x if

  • You need 2d rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want physics engine (chipmunk).
Cocos2d-x review

Questions people ask

Is Mudbox or Cocos2d-x better?
Neither clearly leads. Mudbox starts at $29/month and Cocos2d-x at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mudbox or Cocos2d-x?
Cocos2d-x has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Mudbox and Free for Cocos2d-x.
Does Mudbox or Cocos2d-x run on more platforms?
Mudbox runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux. Cocos2d-x runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cocos2d-x for free?
Yes. Cocos2d-x has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mudbox starts at $29/month.
What is Mudbox best used for?
Mudbox is most often used for character sculpting, texture creation, asset detailing. Of those, character sculpting and texture creation are not what Cocos2d-x is typically brought in for.
What can Mudbox do that Cocos2d-x cannot?
Mudbox covers Digital sculpting, Texture painting, Retopology, PTEX support. Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering, Physics engine (Chipmunk), Particle effects, Animation system. Both handle Windows support, Linux support.
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