3D Model Maker Alternatives

3D Model Maker is described as 'Lets you create virtual 3D models in your computer. You can create anything your imagination can think of. (Not limited to simple cubes or blocks like some apps!) It uses meshes of polygons just like they used in Toy Story' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to 3D Model Maker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Steam apps. The best 3D Model Maker alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like 3D Model Maker are SketchUp, Wings 3D, MakeHuman and Autodesk Maya.

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  1. Houdini icon
     41 likes

    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.
    49 Houdini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. NUKE icon
     36 likes

    NUKE is a powerful compositing application that delivers unparalleled speed, an efficient multi-channel scanline rendering engine, and a first-class feature set that is unrivalled in the desktop market.

    18 NUKE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Autodesk Mudbox icon
     21 likes

    Autodesk Mudbox offers tools for creating detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets. It features an efficient layer workflow that allows blending, masking, and more, and has a familiar interface for sculpting and texture painting. Ideal for professional 3D modeling tasks.

    53 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. 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.

    62 Vue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Art of Illusion icon
     30 likes

    Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with Java 5 or later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. MagicaCSG icon
     5 likes

    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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.

    40 Vectary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Compatibility DLL for running Blender 3.x on Windows 7 and a patch to modify the Blender source to use it.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. meshmixer icon
     13 likes

    meshmixer is an experimental 3D modeling tool for making 3D mashups without too much hassle.

    41 meshmixer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. GLC_Player icon
     15 likes

    GLC_Player is a software used to view 3D models (COLLADA 3DXML OBJ 3DS STL OFF and COFF format are supported) and to navigate easily in these models. With the album management, capture and multi-capture capabilities, HTML export and navigation possibilities, GLC_Player is the...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. TouchDesigner icon
     10 likes

    TouchDesigner is a complete authoring tool for building interactive 3D art, visualizations, prototypes and UIs. Derivative makes and supports TouchDesigner and offers their services to do custom production using TouchDesigner.

    32 TouchDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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