Blender Alternatives

Blender is described as 'Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation' and is a leading 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Blender for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Blender alternative is Autodesk Maya. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wings 3D or Natron. Other great apps like Blender are Cinema 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Bforartists and ZBrush.

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  1. MotionBuilder icon
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    Professional 3D character animation solution for capturing, editing, and visualizing complex motion capture or keyframed sequences, featuring real-time interactive tools, seamless integration with Maya and 3ds Max, and support for realistic movement in film, games, and TV.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. SculptGL icon
     23 likes

    SculptGL is a browser-based 3d-modeling application.

    25 SculptGL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. EmberGen icon
     6 likes

    EmberGen uses the full power of your GPU—so you can simulate and render volumetric phenomena in real-time for faster iterations than ever before. Utilize random seeds to generate new variations on the fly.

    9 EmberGen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Vectary icon
     13 likes

    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    47 Vectary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Create 3D UI in Vectary
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  5. iClone icon
     13 likes

    Real-time animation evolves with 3D Video FX, motion paths, HDR and rapid drag & drop creation inside iClone. iClone combines video production with 3D real-time animation. The result is a powerful production tool for motion graphics, 3D animation and video compositing.

    46 iClone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Wav2Bar icon
     4 likes

    Wav2Bar is a FOSS desktop app that lets you make nice visuals for your audio source, to then share on the internet.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. K-3D icon
     31 likes

    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    51 K-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. PopcornFX icon
     6 likes

    A suite of tools dedicated to real-time visual effects creation, along with ready-to-run mainstream game engine integrations and a runtime simulation framework for custom integration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Vue icon
     29 likes

    Create vast expanses of terrains, add trees, select the best point of view and render hyper-realistic images of your landscapes in moody atmospheres... in a few mouse clicks.

    61 Vue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    vue final
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  10. Shade 3D icon
     15 likes

    Shade 3D modeling, animation, rendering and effects is a complete, integrated solution for 3D artists, designers and film makers.

    36 Shade 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Unity
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Shade 3D screenshot 1
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  11. Lumiere3D icon
     1 like

    3D Product Videos in Minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Odyssey, for audacious animated films. Combine the power of Unreal Engine with the spontaneity of a drawing software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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