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Masterpiece VR vs Tilt Brush
The short version
- Only Tilt Brush has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Masterpiece VR covers VR sculpting, Tilt Brush covers 3D painting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Masterpiece VR and Tilt Brush actually diverge.
| Attribute | Masterpiece VR | Tilt Brush |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).
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 Masterpiece VR
- VR sculpting
- Real-time collaboration
- Layers
- OBJ export
- FBX export
- glTF
Only in Tilt Brush
- 3D painting
- Dynamic brushes
- Environment selection
- Google Poly
- Sketchfab
- YouTube VR
Both cover
- Animation
- Vr support
- Pc support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Masterpiece VR
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Tilt Brush
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Masterpiece VR
Nothing recorded yet. See the Masterpiece VR review.
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
Masterpiece VR
$9.99/month- Pro$9.99/month
- Collaboration
- Export
- Advanced tools
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 Masterpiece VR if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want real-time collaboration.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Masterpiece VR or Tilt Brush better?
- Neither clearly leads. Masterpiece VR starts at $9.99/month and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Masterpiece VR or Tilt Brush?
- Tilt Brush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Masterpiece VR and Free for Tilt Brush.
- Does Masterpiece VR or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
- Masterpiece VR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. 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. Masterpiece VR starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Masterpiece VR best used for?
- Masterpiece VR is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
- What can Masterpiece VR do that Tilt Brush cannot?
- Masterpiece VR covers VR sculpting, Real-time collaboration, Layers, OBJ export. Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Google Poly. Both handle Animation, Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.
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.
SourceTilt 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.
SourceTilt 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.
SourceTilt 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.
SourceTilt 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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