AC3D Alternatives

AC3D is described as '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' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AC3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Steam apps. The best AC3D alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AC3D are SketchUp, MakeHuman, Wings 3D and Autodesk Maya.

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  1. LightWave icon
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    LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including 999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac...

    45 LightWave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Silo icon
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    Silo Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting, re-topologization, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

    45 iClone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Curvy 3D icon
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    3D modelling software for artists. An easy to pick up, fast, non-technical modelling tool, ideal for first time 3D modellers. Draw in 3D, Sculpt and Paint.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  5. Cheetah3D icon
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    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.

    55 Cheetah3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Now3D icon
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    Now3D is a freeware program for Windows platform written in Visual Basic 6.

    Now3D (at the beginning called Planets) born in 1997 as application for the planets and stars visualization. Then, thanks to the first success in the 3D Graphic field, I have decided to leave the first.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Archipelis 3D icon
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    With Archipelis 3D, creating 3D content is accessible for everyone. No need to be an expert to create organic shapes and textured 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    3D Model Maker 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.

    92 3D Model Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
    • 3D Model Maker is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to AC3D.

    • 3D Model Maker is Paid and ProprietaryAC3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Artist3D icon
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    Artist3D is an extraordinarily easy-to-use 3D polygon modeling tool. It works completely without forms, pull-down menus, pop-up menus and text input. Only one modeling window covers each operation function. Less than 30 operation elements control the active interaction options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
  11. VoidWorld icon
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    VoidWorld is a 3D modeling and animation tool. It provides a wide range of tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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