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LigidPainter vs Mixos Paint
Both stand on 3d texturing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
LigidPainter offers a broad set of texturing and painting tools without a listed price. Its development status, outdated guide and possible MSI download flags are worth considering before choosing it.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
Mixos Paint offers layered PBR painting and geometry-driven masks, with painting available free. Exporting finished maps is a paid feature, and the maker states there is no uptime guarantee or listed security certification.
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| LigidPainter | Mixos Paint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $5.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ligidtools.com | mixos.io |
| On 3d texturing software | #4 of 29 | #8 of 29 |
LigidPainter: what it does well
- Free plan; itch.io also offers name-your-own-price.
- Paint on 3D models or in a 2D scene.
- Supports procedural materials and PBR workflows.
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
What to know first
- App is listed as in development.
- Maker’s guide is marked outdated.
- Antivirus flags may prevent downloading the MSI.
- License restricts selling binaries and source-code use.
Mixos Paint: what it does well
- Painting is free without a time limit
- Imports GLB, glTF, FBX, and OBJ models
- 2,669 ready-made PBR materials listed
- Paid exports support maps up to 4K
What to know first
- Finished map exports require a paid plan or license
- Free-plan 2D texture view capped at 512px
- No listed certifications or uptime guarantee
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