Autodesk 3ds Max Alternatives

Apps similar to Autodesk 3ds Max include Blender, which is free and open source. Other options are SketchUp, Autodesk Maya, Akse and Spline. You're spoiled for choice with 3D Modelers like Autodesk 3ds Max: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  2. Carrara 8.5 icon
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    Carrara 8.5 offers the latest in DAZ technology. Our software engineers have worked meticulously to ensure that the new features in Carrara 8.5 exceed the standard you've come to expect for Carrara. Carrara 8.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • DAZ Studio
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  3. Pulldownit is a brand new dynamics solver which allows for the creation of fractures as well as massive rigid bodies simulations. By using its technology digital artists are able to simulate fast and easily the collapse of buildings, cracking surfaces or fracturing any kind of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
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  4. Assetforge icon
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    128 Assetforge alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Realsoft 3D icon
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    Realsoft 3D is a full-featured 3D software package with a relatively low price tag.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. iClone icon
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    Real-time animation evolves with 3D Video FX, motion paths, HDR and rapid drag & drop creation inside iClone. iClone combines video production with 3D real-time animation. The result is a powerful production tool for motion graphics, 3D animation and video compositing.

    46 iClone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. RaySupreme is a full-featured, powerful and easy to use 3D modeling, texturing and rendering software that features many of the tools you would expect from any professional 3D software. You can model, render, select and import objects in the same manner as most high-end 3D...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Deep FX Studio is a general purpose 3D computer graphics application that runs on Windows and will be ported to Linux in the future. Tools anyone can use and master. Built from the ground up to be intuitive for artists who only want to focus on their art, and technical artists...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Cheetah3D icon
     9 likes

    Cheetah3D is a computer graphics program for 3D modelling, animation and rendering. It is written in Cocoa for MacOS. The program is aimed at beginning and amateur 3D artists.

    56 Cheetah3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Hexagon icon
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    Hexagon delivers all the tools a graphic artist needs to create complete, detailed, textured 3D models ready to be rendered.

    49 Hexagon alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Enscape3D icon
     8 likes

    Enscape is a real-time visualization and virtual reality tool for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. It integrates design and visualization workflows across all project phases, making it the easiest and fastest way to turn models into immersive 3D...

    38 Enscape3D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Metasequoia icon
     14 likes

    Metasequoia is a polygon modeler for 3DCG and game development. It provides you efficient modeling works. It is very easy to use and learn, and even a beginner of 3DCG will be able to manage it one day.

    19 Metasequoia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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