ZBrush

ZBrush is the definitive digital sculpting software, using a proprietary 'pixol' system that allows artists to manipulate models with millions of polygons in real-time. Key features include DynaMesh, ZRemesher, and powerful texture painting with Polypaint.

It is essential for character artists, toy designers, and anyone creating high-resolution organic models for 3D printing or film. It offers a perpetual license model. It ranks at the top for sculpting due to its intuitive, artist-centric workflow that mimics working with digital clay, making it the undisputed leader in its niche.