The Best Free Autodesk 3ds Max AlternativesTop 3D Modelers and other similar apps like Autodesk 3ds Max

The best free alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max is Blender, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max are Bforartists, Spline, Vue and Vectary.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1749 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    140 Blender alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    9

    It is really powerfull. It is only a 100 MB file (3ds Max is 1+ GB file). It really really requires low resources from a modest PC. Its is free!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    Blender is free but is hard to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Lower learning curve and high usability.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Blender is a great Autodesk 3ds Max alternative.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceAutodesk 3ds Max is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAutodesk 3ds Max is not according to our users
  2. Bforartists icon

    Bforartists

     34 likes

    Bforartists is a complete 3D suite to create 3D content. It offers you the full 3D art pipeline to create game graphics, prerendered movies and stills.

    73 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Splash
     
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    Comments about Bforartists as an Alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max
    hamadaspider
    Positive
    1

    i learn blender with this software , many thanx for devolp

    Autodesk 3ds Max Icon
    Bforartists icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Bforartists is a great Autodesk 3ds Max alternative.

    • Bforartists is Free and Open SourceAutodesk 3ds Max is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bforartists is Lightweight and CustomizableAutodesk 3ds Max is not according to our users
  4. Spline icon

    Spline

     24 likes

    Create 3D objects, edit materials, add interactivity, and export. Control the outcome of your 3d design work.

    19 Spline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Spline is the most popular SaaS alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max.

    • Spline is Freemium and ProprietaryAutodesk 3ds Max is Paid and Proprietary
    • Spline is LightweightAutodesk 3ds Max is not according to our users
  5. Vue icon

    Vue

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Vectary icon

    Vectary

     12 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.

    38 Vectary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create 3D UI in Vectary
     
  7. TouchDesigner icon

    TouchDesigner

     9 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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  9. Art of Illusion icon

    Art of Illusion

     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
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    Comments about Art of Illusion as an Alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I love java and will start to develop a fork of this project.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Art of Illusion is a great Autodesk 3ds Max alternative, some don't.

    • Art of Illusion is Free and Open SourceAutodesk 3ds Max is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Rumba icon

    Rumba

     1 like

    Because 3d animators are crucial in today’s animation and VFX productions, they deserve a productive and modern software dedicated to their art.

    12 Rumba alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Rumba screenshot 1
     
  11. Demolition Master icon

    Demolition Master

     Like

    Demolition Master is a 3dsmax tool based on Thinking Particles for make quick, and easy destructions. I provide a 3dsmax scene, with Demolition Master on it, all debries already connected and FumeFx setup.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    Demolition Master screenshot 1
     
  12. K-3D icon

    K-3D

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
     
  13. Womp icon

    Womp

     10 likes

    Womp is a free and beginner friendly browser based 3D design software, allowing anyone to easily create professional and 3D printing ready creations live from virtually any device and without any technical knowledge.

    12 Womp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Womp - Discover Page with 3D assets
     
  14. Endless Tools icon

    Endless Tools

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    Discover the endless possibilities with our advanced design tools and boost your creativity to new heights. Tool for creating 3D Objects and Spaces.

    6 Endless Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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