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Blockbench vs Dust3D
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| Fact | Blockbench | Dust3D |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 6k | 3.6k |
| Latest | v5.2.2 | 1.1.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-09 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Blender. Alternatives to Blender →
PartialBlockbenchLow-poly modelling and texturing for game assets, with no sculpting or rendering suite.
PartialDust3DSkeleton-based modelling of organic shapes, without animation or rendering.
Blockbench
- v5.2.22026-10-085.2.2 - The Screen-Space Update [Patch 2]
- v5.2.12026-09-215.2.1 - The Screen-Space Update [Patch 1]
- v5.2.02026-09-185.2.0 - The Screen-Space Update
- v5.2.0-beta.22026-09-055.2.0 Beta 2pre-release
- v5.2.0-beta.12026-08-165.2.0 Beta 1pre-release
Blockbench
unsigned The latest release, v5.2.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Dust3D
unsigned The latest release, 1.1.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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