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ZBrush: Educational or Full version?

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#1

I don’t know if I can get an answer, but I’d still like to make an effort to ask. I’m a student and i’m buying a lot of student software right now. I was able to go to one of the web site’s I buy student software from and get pricing on ZBrush. The thing is, It’s only about $200 cheaper than the full commercial license of ZBrush.

Few questions

  1. If I buy the edcuational version, am I eligable for upgrades?
  2. Is there any upgrades from student to commercial?
  3. Am i better off just going ahead with the full version and not having to worry about student stuff?

I’m leaning towards spending the extra couple hundred bucks…but as you know, college kids are poor. I need all the money I can get. I just wanted to hear some other opinions on this…so thanks :slight_smile:

#2

The educational license is eligible for upgrades just like the commercial license. The only actual difference between the two licenses is that you’re not allowed to earn money from anything created using the academic license. If you would at some point like to start selling what you create, you can upgrade to a commercial license for a fee. [email protected] can provide you with the details.

Ultimately, you will have spent more money by upgrading to a commercial license than buying it outright. But if money is tight right now, this does provide a way by which you can break the cost up a bit.

#3

Thanks for your response aurick :smiley:

#4

Thank you for sharing! Choosing between the educational and full version of ZBrush can be quite the dilemma! Training in the world of digital art is all about exploring your creative side while picking up some technical skills along the way.

In my studies, one of the challenges I’ve encountered is related to engineering assignments. They often feel like complex puzzles that need to be solved.

To enhance my grades and tackle these engineering hurdles, I’ve been using EduBirdie’s service https://essays.edubirdie.com/engineering-assignment-help and Their expert guidance has made a real difference in my assignments, even though I’m not majoring in engineering.

So, back to the ZBrush question, it’s a bit like choosing the right brush for your digital canvas. Do you have any specific preferences? And for the rest of you, what kind of difficulties do you face in your studies, and how do you deal with them? Let’s chat!