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Dust3D vs Blockbench

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Dust3D

7.0
Media & Design

Open-source 3D modelling software

Blockbench

8.0
Media & Design

3D model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures

Metric Dust3D Blockbench
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 58
90-day Installs 4 157
365-day Installs 42 501
Version 1.0.0 5.1.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 3.2K 5.2K
GitHub Forks 230 402
Open Issues 24 675
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 3, 2018 Aug 22, 2021

Reviews

Dust3D

Dust3D is an open-source, cross-platform 3D modeling tool designed for creating low-poly models, ideal for indie game developers, hobbyists, and educators. It offers a node-based approach for intuitive modeling and supports various output formats for 3D printing and game development.

Dust3D allows users to create and edit low-poly 3D models using a node-based workflow.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Node-based modeling for intuitive design
  • + Active development with regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Crashes reported upon first use
  • - High DPI scaling issues

Blockbench

Blockbench is a unique 3D model editor designed for creating boxy models and pixel art textures. It caters to creators working on low-poly designs, offering a robust toolset for pixel art enthusiasts and game developers. The app's open-source nature and active GitHub community contribute to its maturity, though it lacks some advanced features and auto-update functionality.

Blockbench is a 3D model editor specifically for low-poly and pixel art designs.

Pros

  • + Open-source with an active community
  • + Supports pixel art and low-poly modeling
  • + Frequent updates and active development

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited import/export features
  • - Some reported bugs affecting user experience