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Blender alternatives page was last updated Nov 20, 2024
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    K-3D

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    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.

    53 K-3D alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    K-3D Features

    1.  Portable
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    According to the official website k-3d.org :The latest "source code" release is from November 2015. And the latest binary executable release is even older. According to its Sourceforge page ( https://sourceforge.net/projects/k3d/files/K-3D Win32 Binaries/ ), latest release is from june 2010.

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    Gmsh

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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.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Gmsh Features

    1.  FEM
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