If you want to try a different editor outside of MagicaVoxel there are quite a few choices to choose from. We have a list of the top alternative voxel editors to MagicaVoxel for creating voxel art for graphics as well as games.
What are the best alternatives to MagicaVoxel?
MagicaVoxel is a very popular voxel editor for creating voxel art and is known for its incredibly powerful rendering engine. However there are other options available depending on your project requirements or platform. We have arragned a list of alternative voxel editors that come with a variety of different features. Check our list of voxel software below:
Mega Voxels
Mega Voxels is a powerful mobile voxel editor developed exclusively for iOS and Android for creating voxel art models on smartphones and tablets. It is packed with different tools and features so you can add, delete and paint voxel models. It comes with instant rendering and ambient occlusion that allows you to share crisp images and videos quickly and easily. It also has a built in shop where you can can browse hundreds of voxel models on demand. The app is also game engine friendly with built in support for the obj export format. It also works wells with MagicaVoxel with a built in vox exporter as well. This powerful app to allows for voxel art creation on the go!
Read more about the Mega Voxels Editor
Features:
- Full Featured Mobile Voxel Editor for Adding, Deleting and Painting Voxel Models
- Create and Take your Voxel Models wherever you go!
- View your 3D voxel models in Augmented Reality
- Free to use for Personal and Commercial Projects
- Built-In Shop with Hundreds of Voxel Models
- Instant Ambient Occlusion Rendering
- Lots of Particle Effects to add to your scene
- Several Filters to add to your photos and videos
- Multiple Export Formats including .OBJ and .VOX
Supported Platforms: Android, iOS
Price: Free
Download for Free on Android: Get Mega Voxels on Google Play
Download for Free on iOS: Get Mega Voxels on the App Store
Want to learn how to use Mega Voxels? Check out our free Mega Voxels Tutorials!
Qubicle
Qubicle is a great alternative voxel editor created by Minddesk for creating voxel models for 2D images and video games. Similar to MagicaVoxel, it also supports tools for creating and editing voxel models all in a single application. However unlike MagicaVoxel, Qubicle does have some features in the software you won’t find anywhere else. One huge example is a virtually unlimited matrix size (size of the model) and easy to use color editor. This color editor automatically keeps track of new colors for you so you don’t have to. One huge advantage of Qubicle supports a variety of export formats it supports such as FBX, DAE, and OBJ. This makes it very attractive voxel software for game developers and modelers who plan on importing their voxel models into other 3d softwares. Many popular games on the App Store have been developed using Qubicle including Crossy Road and Shooty Skies. There is a free trial that comes with all the functionality that can be downloaded from there website. If you want the exports there is a one time fee.
Features:
- Full Fledged Voxel Editor with the ability to Add, Edit, Delete and Paint voxels
- Large Set of Pre-made commands to assist in the creation of voxel art
- Support for Voxel models larger than the traditional 128x128x128
constraint of MagicaVoxel - Numerous export options including .FBX and .DAE, which are widely used
file types in Game Development - Great Track Record of Award Winning Games including Crossy Road and Shooty Skies
Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS
Price: Free Trial (no export), $99 Indie License
Interested in learning how to use Qubicle? Try out our free Qubicle Tutorials!
Goxel
Goxel is another alternative open source voxel editor for desktop and mobile. Like MagicaVoxel it also supports common functionality such as editing, deleting and creating voxels. A powerful feature of Goxel is the ability to use layers like in Photoshop to keep your independent voxel models separated from each other in a single scene. One huge difference between Goxel and MagicaVoxel is that this voxel software pretty much available anywhere: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The desktop versions are completely free to use however there is a one time fee for the mobile versions.
Features:
- Complete Voxel Editor for creating, editing and painting voxel models
- Desktop Version Free to Use for Personal and Commercial Projects
- Mobile Version available for creating voxel art
Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Price (Desktop): Free
Price (Mobile): $4.99
Ready to learn how to make voxel art? Check out our free Voxel Art Tutorials!
VoxEdit
VoxEdit is a free software by Pixowl for creating voxel models for The Sandbox Game. Because It supports Windows and Mac, this makes it a great alternative to MagicaVoxel. It is similar to MagicaVoxel as it also supports a common feature set such as editing, deleting and creating voxels. A unique feature that sets this apart from MagicaVoxel is the ability to not only rig character voxel models created in VoxEdit but also animate them as well. The current version is in Beta and is free to download and use.
Read more about VoxEdit Voxel Editor
Features:
- Full Featured Voxel Editor for creating voxel models
- Built in rigging tools for animating voxel characters
- Free to Download and Use
- Support for the Sandbox Game
Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Price (Desktop): Free
Want to learn how to create voxel art using VoxEdit? View our free VoxEdit Tutorials!
Blender
Blender is yet another open-source modeling software for creating 3D models. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Unlike traditional voxel editors, Blender is a fully featured 3D modeling suite. You can model, animate, rig and export models directly inside the program. With minor modifications, Blender can be used to make and convert 3D models into voxel models. It is free to download and use for personal and commercial projects.
Features:
- Full Featured 3D Modeling Software
- Built in tools for modeling, rigging, animating and mapping models
- Free to Download and Use
- Many export options including FBX, DAE, OBJ and more
Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Price (Desktop): Free
Installation Instructions:
How to Install Blender
Learn VoxEdit: Blender Tutorials
If you would like to learn how to use a Voxel Editor, visit our Voxel Art Tutorial Library for free tutorials and resources for creating your own voxel art!
