Autodesk Alias Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Autodesk Alias

Autodesk Alias is described as 'Design, conceptualize, and surface models in one pipeline, with collaboration, VR design, automated surfacing, algorithm-based tools, and assembly updates' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Autodesk Alias for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Autodesk Alias alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Autodesk Fusion or Ayam. Other great apps like Autodesk Alias are Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros and MoI - Moment of Inspiration.

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  1. SketchUp icon
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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  2. Autodesk Maya icon
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    Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

    61 Autodesk Maya alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Maya is polygonal based like Blender.

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    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Alias is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
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    Professional-grade software designed for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, equipped with comprehensive tools for creating detailed worlds. Widely used across film, TV, games, and design projects, it includes the powerful Arnold renderer, offering artistic control over scenes and characters.

    82 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. Autodesk Fusion icon
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    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D printing and CNC machining.

    44 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Rhinoceros icon
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    Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.

    59 Rhinoceros alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Ayam icon
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    Ayam is a free 3D modelling environment for the RenderMan interface, distributed under the BSD licence. This means that neither the author nor any contributors make money out of this software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. MoI’s sleek intuitive UI blends a fluid easy workflow with powerful tools, making it the perfect choice for someone who has been frustrated with the complexity of existing CAD tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    70 Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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  10. Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    3DSimED is a Windows DirectX application allowing the creation and visualization of models from many racing sim formats.

    Models can be exported to Assetto Corsa, Automobilista, rFactor 2 (and 1), GTR2, Race 07, GTL, N2003 and many other games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. Patchwork 3D Enterprise makes it easy to use real-time photorealistic rendering to shorten design cycles, base your communication, marketing and sales through: VR, CAVE, Powerwall, AR, web configurator, collaborative tools, mobile, online/offline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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