The move is part of a broader strategy by Maxon to phase out lightweight, older versions of the software. While ZBrush Core Mini was a popular free gateway for beginners, the company is now prioritizing the main ZBrush ecosystem and its newer cross-platform features.

| Feature | ZBrush Core Mini (Free 2025) | ZBrush Core ($149) | ZBrush Full ($895) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 20 (Essential only) | 50+ | 400+ | | Polycount Limit | ~20 million points | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Dynamic Tessellation | Yes (New for 2025) | Yes | Yes | | Texturing & Polypaint | No | Basic | Advanced | | ZRemesher (Auto-Retopo) | No | Yes | Yes | | Export Formats | OBJ, STL, 3MF | OBJ, STL, FBX, MA | All formats | | Sculpting Layers | No | No | Yes |