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Solid Editor vs VoxelDraft

Both stand on voxel editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Solid Editor

Free plan LinuxWindows

Solid Editor combines direct voxel editing with real-time rendering and a focused selection workflow. Check its Nvidia requirement and early-version warning before choosing it.

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Choose VoxelDraft if you want to create voxel art in a browser, including from PNG or JPG images, and export it for listed 3D or game workflows. The Free plan includes the editor and manual private cloud saving; look at Plus if you need auto sync, version history, production animation, or its larger project and snapshot allowances.

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The facts

	Solid Editor	VoxelDraft
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	Solid Editor Pro user: $10, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	solidengine.org	voxeldraft.com
On voxel editors	#12 of 26	#16 of 26

Solid Editor: what it does well

Free plan is available.
Real-time path-traced rendering while editing.
Edits voxels directly in 3D.
Effects preview in real time.
Natively compatible with Solid Engine.

What to know first

Requires an Nvidia graphics card.
Early v0.1.0 may crash or glitch.
MagicaVoxel import and export are planned, not available.
Animation support is listed as upcoming.

VoxelDraft: what it does well

Usable in desktop and mobile browsers.
Can be used without payment or an account.
Converts PNG and JPG images into editable voxel art.
Exports include OBJ/MTL, GLB, VOX, and schematics.
Projects are stored locally by default.

What to know first

Image-derived projects cannot be published to the public Gallery.
The Plus price and billing interval appear at checkout.

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