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Construct 3 vs ZBrush

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ZBrush logo

ZBrush

Software

Industry standard for digital sculpting

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Construct 3 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account; ZBrush subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, ZBrush covers Digital sculpting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and ZBrush actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and ZBrush differ
AttributeConstruct 3ZBrush
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, iPadOS
Founded20071986

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 Construct 3

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite editor
  • Particle effects
  • Sound effects
  • Web-based
  • HTML5 support

Only in ZBrush

  • Digital sculpting
  • Dynamesh
  • ZRemesher
  • PolyPaint
  • Live Boolean
  • Sculptris Pro
  • UV Master
  • High polygon handling

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Construct 3

  • Building 2D browser games without writing codenot ZBrush
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot ZBrush

ZBrush

  • Digital character and creature sculptingnot Construct 3
  • High-polygon organic form designnot Construct 3
  • Texture painting and PolyPaint worknot Construct 3
  • Game asset creation and 3D modellingnot Construct 3

Where each one falls short

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

Construct 3

  • The free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account
  • Free projects are limited to 2 layers, 2 special effects, 1 timeline animation of up to 5 seconds and 1 web font
  • The free version can only publish to HTML5 and the Construct Arcade, so desktop, Android, iOS and Facebook Instant Games all need a paid plan
  • Licences are per seat and annual, at $129.99 for Personal, $168.99 for Startup Business and $468.99 for Business

ZBrush

  • Subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • iPad version requires separate subscription to ZBrush for iPad

Pricing, plan by plan

Construct 3

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Web-based editor
    • HTML5 export
    • Asset library
  • Personal$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Offline editor
    • Advanced export

ZBrush

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ZBrush review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Construct 3 if

  • You need visual event system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Construct 3 review

Choose ZBrush if

  • You need digital sculpting.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
  • You also want dynamesh.
ZBrush review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or ZBrush better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and ZBrush at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or ZBrush?
Construct 3 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Construct 3 and On request for ZBrush.
Does Construct 3 or ZBrush run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. ZBrush runs on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Yes. Construct 3 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ZBrush starts at On request.
What is Construct 3 best used for?
Construct 3 is most often used for building 2d browser games without writing code, publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project. Of those, building 2d browser games without writing code and publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project are not what ZBrush is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that ZBrush cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. ZBrush covers Digital sculpting, Dynamesh, ZRemesher, PolyPaint. Both handle Windows support.
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