Poser AlternativesTop 3D Modelers and other similar apps like Poser

Poser is described as '3D rendering software package for the posing, animating and rendering of 3D polymesh human and animal figures' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Poser for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Poser alternative is MakeHuman, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Poser are DAZ 3D, DesignDoll, VRoid Studio and Mixamo.

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  1. MakeHuman icon

    MakeHuman

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    Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

    48 MakeHuman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MakeHuman as an Alternative to Poser
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    it creates 3d humanoid characters

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    You can't actually POSE in this program. It only has a few built-in poses, which you can't edit.

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    No posing or perspective view. It's just for generating human models quickly for use in other software.

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    • Some users think MakeHuman is a great Poser alternative, some don't.

    • MakeHuman is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Poser.

    • MakeHuman is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Poser.

    • MakeHuman is Free and Open SourcePoser is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DAZ 3D icon

    DAZ 3D

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    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset library for detailed animations and illustration.

    29 DAZ 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    A much more modern interface that is customizable so you can assign keyboard shortcuts and mouse buttons to match those of other programs in your pipeline

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DAZ 3D is a great Poser alternative.

    • DAZ 3D is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
  4. DesignDoll icon

    DesignDoll

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    Create a personalized sketch doll and make it pose. Design Doll allows the manipulation of sketch doll 3D models and the use of custom models and props imported from other programs or bought from its own marketplace.

    18 DesignDoll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    It allows you to create and pose a character. It's really easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DesignDoll is a great Poser alternative.

    • DesignDoll is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset libr...

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    VRoid Studio

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    VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’...

    47 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
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    nothing like poser... its literally just make human but anime

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think VRoid Studio is a great Poser alternative, some don't.

    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Poser.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightPoser is not according to our users
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    Mixamo

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    Animated 3D characters. No 3D knowledge required. Rapidly create, rig and animate unique characters for design projects.

    12 Mixamo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Mixamo is the most popular Web-based alternative to Poser.

    • Mixamo is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    Mesh2Motion

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    Bring Your 3D Models to Life. Mesh2Motion is a FREE & open-source web application to animate your 3D models. Supports humanoid, four-legged, and bird creatures.

    5 Mesh2Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  10. Poseit icon

    Poseit

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    Poseit is a mobile app that allow you to pose a wooden mannequin to facilitate and help you drawing or preview the human figure.

    10 Poseit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Poseit is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Poser.

    • Poseit is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Magic Poser icon

    Magic Poser

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    Magic Poser is a ground-breaking app that allows you to easily pose ANY number of 3D human art models with props in any way you want! A must-have app for drawing, manga, comics, storyboarding, character design, etc.

    10 Magic Poser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ManuelbastioniLAB

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    The aim of ManuelbastioniLAB is to bring you a set of advanced tools to turn your Blender in a powerful laboratory for realistic humanoid characters creation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Xnalara

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    XnaPosingStudio is a "XNA Model Viewer" and 3D posing software based on (and compatible to) XNALara, for any 3D character. With a rather rudimentary way to make a keyframe animation. Free of charge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    It does the job very well and you have many other options for custom skybox, lightsource and more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Xnalara is Free and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
  15. Art Model - 3D Pose tool icon

    Art Model - 3D Pose tool

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    3D human pose tool with full body morphing capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     

    • Art Model - 3D Pose tool is the most popular commercial alternative to Poser.

    • Art Model - 3D Pose tool is Paid and ProprietaryPoser is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Art Model - 3D Pose tool is CustomizablePoser is not according to our users
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