Apps with 'Procedural Modeling' feature

These apps can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.

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Blender
Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
VFX Software
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Steam
Flathub
Flatpak
150 alternatives to Blender
Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and motion tracking.
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Blender Features
1. 3D SculptingBlender offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Blender, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsBlender can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Animation RiggingBlender supports bone structures to manipulate a 3D model like a puppet for animation.
5. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Blender to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
6. Ad-freeBlender doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Node BasedBlender supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
8. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Blender.
9. Parametric ModelingBlender can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
Real time rendering
Compositor
Community-based
Texturing
3D Renderer
Grease Pencil
Texture painting
2D and 3D physics
Rendering
Low memory usage
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FreeCAD
Free • Open Source
CAD Software
3D Modeler
Interior Design App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
PortableApps.com
103 alternatives to FreeCAD
FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...
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FreeCAD Features
1. Parametric ModelingFreeCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. Procedural ModelingFreeCAD can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
3. PortableFreeCAD can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Drawing 2D
FEM
DWG support
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
3d Drawing
Windows XP Compatibility
Parametric
Bim
Portable Linux
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OpenSCAD
Free • Open Source
CAD Software
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
41 alternatives to OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.
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OpenSCAD Features
1. Procedural ModelingOpenSCAD can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
2. Parametric ModelingOpenSCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
Text Based Format
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Cinema 4D
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
52 alternatives to Cinema 4D
CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...
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Cinema 4D Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Cinema 4D, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Support for scriptingCinema 4D supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Procedural ModelingCinema 4D can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Rendering
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Houdini
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
VFX Software
Mac
Windows
Linux
48 alternatives to Houdini
Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:
- Modeling - All standard geometry entities including Polygons, (Hierarchical) NURBs/Bezier Curves/Patches & Trims, Metaballs
- Animation - Keyframed animation and raw channel manipulation (CHOPs), motion captur.
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Houdini Features
1. Procedural ModelingHoudini can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
2. Node BasedHoudini supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
3. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Houdini.
4. 3D SculptingHoudini offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3D Renderer
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Rhinoceros
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
CAD Software
Mac
Windows
62 alternatives to Rhinoceros
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.
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Rhinoceros Features
1. Parametric ModelingRhinoceros can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. Procedural ModelingRhinoceros can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Nurb Surfacing
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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ZGameEditor
Free • Open Source
Game Development Tool
Windows
49 alternatives to ZGameEditor
ZGameEditor lets you create 3D games with procedural content that have a redistributable size of 64 KiB or less. It consists of a lightweight OpenGL-powered engine that runs on Windows, Mac, Linux & Android, and a portable Windows IDE featuring real-time editing.
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ZGameEditor Features
1. PortableZGameEditor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Procedural ModelingZGameEditor can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Procedurally generated
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Sculpt+
Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Digital Painting Tool
Android
HUAWEI AppGallery
7 alternatives to Sculpt+
Sculpt+ is a digital sculpting and painting app, designed to bring the sculpting experience to your smartphone or tablet.
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Sculpt+ Features
1. LightweightSculpt+ consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. 3D SculptingSculpt+ offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Pressure SensitivitySculpt+ can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
4. Procedural ModelingSculpt+ can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
5. Dark ModeSculpt+ supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Support for LayersSculpt+ supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Sculpt+ to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
8. Color PickerSculpt+ allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Sculpt+.
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Fragmentarium
Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
73 alternatives to Fragmentarium
Fragmentarium is an open source, cross-platform IDE for exploring pixel based graphics on the GPU.
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Fragmentarium Features
1. Procedural ModelingFragmentarium can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
GLSL
Procedurally generated
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JSketcher
Free • Open Source
CAD Software
3D Modeler
Self-Hosted
16 alternatives to JSketcher
Parametric 2D and 3D CAD modeler running client side in the web browser.
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JSketcher Features
1. Parametric ModelingJSketcher can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. Procedural ModelingJSketcher can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
3. 3D SculptingJSketcher offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
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ARHIST
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Interior Design App
Windows
Mac
3 alternatives to ARHIST
ARHIST is an end-to-end solution for interior designers and enthusiasts . Create ergonomic floor plans, renders and detailed 3D models within in two clicks.
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ARHIST Features
1. PortableARHIST can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Parametric ModelingARHIST can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
3. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for ARHIST to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
4. Node BasedARHIST supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
5. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in ARHIST, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
6. Procedural ModelingARHIST can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
7. 3D SculptingARHIST offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3D Renderer
3D floor plan
Drawing 2D
Sketching
2D and 3D physics
HD-Rendering
3d sketching
Real time rendering
Built-in 3D model viewer
Compositor
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CityEngine
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
6 alternatives to CityEngine
CityEngine is a standalone software that provides professional users in entertainment, architecture, urban planning, GIS and general 3D content production with a unique conceptual design and modeling solution for the efficient creation of 3D cities and buildings.
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CityEngine Features
1. Procedural ModelingCityEngine can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
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Suicidator City Generator
Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
Blender
6 alternatives to Suicidator City Generator
Suicidator City Generator (SCG) is a Blender3D script. With it you can automatically create entire, three-dimensional modern cities in a matter of seconds by adjusting various parameters, such as city size and complexity, rather than creating each building, each street, and each...
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Suicidator City Generator Features
1. Procedural ModelingSuicidator City Generator can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.5.7, released in July 2013, can be downloaded from GitHub.
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Xfrog
Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
Cinema 4D
Autodesk Maya
9 alternatives to Xfrog
Xfrog is a procedural organic 3D modeller that allows you to create and animate 3d trees, flowers, nature based special effects or architectural forms. Xfrog is available as a Mac OS, Windows, and Linux plug-in for Maya, Cinema 4D and as a standalone application
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Xfrog Features
1. Procedural ModelingXfrog can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Add a screenshot
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AccuRIG
Free • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Animator
Windows
6 alternatives to AccuRIG
A free automatic character rigging software.
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AccuRIG Features
1. Animation RiggingAccuRIG supports bone structures to manipulate a 3D model like a puppet for animation.
2. 3D SculptingAccuRIG offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Procedural ModelingAccuRIG can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
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Blender Features

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FreeCAD Features

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OpenSCAD Features

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Cinema 4D Features

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Houdini Features

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Rhinoceros Features

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ZGameEditor Features

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Sculpt+ Features

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Fragmentarium Features

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JSketcher Features

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ARHIST Features

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CityEngine Features

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Suicidator City Generator Features

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Xfrog Features

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AccuRIG Features

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