Autodesk 3ds Max Alternatives for Linux

Autodesk 3ds Max is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that run on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max are Autodesk Maya, Bforartists, Houdini and Vectary.

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  1. GLC_Player icon
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    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...

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    • Since 2014

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    • Discontinued

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  2. AC3D icon
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    AC3D is one of the longest established 3D design software programs available today. In development from 1994 and commercially available since 1996, AC3D has grown to become a highly regarded and popular program.

    49 AC3D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2011

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  3. picoCAD icon
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    picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using pico 8.

    131 picoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2021

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Pointshop3D icon
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    Pointshop3D is a system for interactive shape and appearance editing of 3D point-sampled geometry. By generalizing conventional 2D pixel editors, it supports a great variety of different interaction techniques to alter shape and appearance of 3D point models, including cleaning...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. FumeFX icon
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    FumeFX is a powerful fluid dynamics plugin for Autodesk 3ds max and Maya, designed for simulation and rendering of realistic fire, smoke, explosions and other gaseous phenomena. Unrivaled in its ability to capture the subtlety and complexity of fluid gas behavior it is favored...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2013

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • Autodesk Maya
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  6. Gmsh icon
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    Gmsh is a 3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Dead Deer icon
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    Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.

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    • Since 2018

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    143 BricsCAD Shape alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2018

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. BenchUp icon
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    A free, open-source 3D modeling app for woodworking and furniture design, written in Rust. Plan individual boards, wood joints, and complete assemblies with exact measurements before heading to the workshop.

    50 BenchUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Rust
    • AppImage
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