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The Wild vs Tilt Brush

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The Wild

AR VR

VR collaboration for architecture and design

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tilt Brush logo

Tilt Brush

AR VR

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: The Wild no pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes; Tilt Brush no longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • They diverge on capability: The Wild covers Design review, Tilt Brush covers 3D painting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which The Wild and Tilt Brush actually diverge.

Attributes where The Wild and Tilt Brush differ
AttributeThe WildTilt Brush
Starting price$50/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsVr, Ar, Pc, QuestHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR), 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 The Wild

  • Design review
  • BIM integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Unity

Only in Tilt Brush

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

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

The Wild

  • Professional presentation and pitch material creationnot Tilt Brush
  • Project documentation and visual communicationnot Tilt Brush
  • Business development support for high-value dealsnot Tilt Brush

Tilt Brush

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

Where each one falls short

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

The Wild

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes
  • Sales contact model suggests custom pricing per project or customer

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

The Wild

$50/month
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • BIM integration
    • Team features

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 The Wild if

  • You need design review.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want bim integration.
The Wild 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 The Wild or Tilt Brush better?
Neither clearly leads. The Wild starts at $50/month and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, The Wild or Tilt Brush?
Tilt Brush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for The Wild and Free for Tilt Brush.
Does The Wild or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
The Wild runs on Vr, Ar, 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. The Wild starts at $50/month.
What is The Wild best used for?
The Wild is most often used for professional presentation and pitch material creation, project documentation and visual communication, business development support for high-value deals. Of those, professional presentation and pitch material creation and project documentation and visual communication are not what Tilt Brush is typically brought in for.
What can The Wild do that Tilt Brush cannot?
The Wild covers Design review, BIM integration, Real-time collaboration, Annotations. Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Animation. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Wild: How much does The Wild cost?

Pricing is not published on The Wild website. Contact sales at 877-425-6227 or use their contact form to request a quote.

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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.

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The Wild: Does The Wild offer a free trial?

There is no mention of a free trial on The Wild website. Contact their sales team to inquire about trial options or demonstration.

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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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