G2 Vendor Directory

Substance Designer vs. Blender

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSubstance Designer

by Adobe

Blender

by Blender

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count56319
Ease of use8.07.6
Ease of setup8.69.2
Quality of support8.98.8
Meets requirements8.99.2
NPS67.27272771.612903
Small Business71.4%77.8%
Mid-Market25.0%11.6%
Enterprise3.6%10.6%
Total page views901,717
Total LLM citations13411,067

Substance Designer

Substance Designer is a node-based non-destructive application for creating materials. Edit complete texture sets fast with the non-linear workflow and see your changes apply simultaneously to all your outputs. Unleash the power of Substance Designer and focus on what really matters: your art.

Pros

  • Material Quality
  • Accuracy
  • Open-Source Software
  • Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Ease of Use

Blender

Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. Designed for versatility, Blender caters to a wide range of users, from hobbyists to professionals, enabling the creation of high-quality 3D content across various media platforms. Key Features and Functionality: - Modeling: Comprehensive tools for creating and editing 3D models, including sculpting and retopology.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • 3D Modeling
  • Modeling
  • Animation
  • Features
  • Animation Quality