Free Blender Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Blender for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Mac alternative is Wings 3D, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Blender and many of them are free and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mac alternatives to Blender are Natron, Armory 3D, Blockbench and VRoid Studio.

filter to find the best alternatives

Blender alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or VFX Software you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Free, Android, iPad, Open Source, Online and Android Tablet + VFX. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Blender.
More about Blender
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Blender alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Wings 3D icon

    Wings 3D

     119 likes

    Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

    It is possible to assign materials, vertex color, UV coordinates and textures, but there will be improvements in those features before Wings goes 1.0.

    There is no support in Wings for doing animations.

    50 Wings 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Modeling by Jove Chiere
     
    |
    3
    44
    Comments about Wings 3D as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    it makes really good models just like blender

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Simplistic modeling, excellent UV mapping interface, obj and gltf/glb export, great mouse interface.

    Buggy but the best free and simple 3d modeler.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Anoir Ben Tanfous
    Positive
    -4

    Why work on another project when you can contribute to an already great one (Blender) and improve upon it, I am sure that there are tons of feature that the developer of this free open source could've added to the community without having to reinvent the wheel, unless they have a different vision and philosophy for 3D that I am not aware of.

    Blender Icon
    Wings 3D icon

    • Most users think Wings 3D is a great Blender alternative.

    • Wings 3D is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Blender.

    • Wings 3D is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  2. Natron icon

    Natron

     208 likes

    Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...

    18 Natron alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Natron screenshot 1
     
    |
    4
    18
    Comments about Natron as an Alternative to Blender
    tvgoing1
    Negative
    8

    it does not build 3d models, it has no game design, natron is mostly use for videos, and it doesnt allow 3d models in the program

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's not for Composing in 3D!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It does compositing too. If this isn't an alternative, you might want to take Nuke off as well

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    Blender Icon
    Natron icon

    • Most users think Natron is a great Blender alternative.

    • Natron is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  4. Armory 3D icon

    Armory 3D

     33 likes

    Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.

    46 Armory 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    Armory 3D screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Armory 3D as an Alternative to Blender
    Mino Developer
    1

    Armory3D is a game engine that runs inside of Blender, so it doesn't count as alternative to Blender.

    Blender Icon
    Armory 3D icon
    • Armory 3D is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    DAZ 3D icon
    DAZ 3D

    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset libr...

    https://www.daz3d.com
    Learn More
  6. Blockbench icon

    Blockbench

     18 likes

    Blockbench is a free 3D modeling program featuring a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace.

    11 Blockbench alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Blockbench screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Blockbench as an Alternative to Blender
    Undermon
    Positive
    0

    Excellent alternative for low poly specially now that Blockbench supports armatures.

    Blender Icon
    Blockbench icon

    • Blockbench is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Blender.

    • Blockbench is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  7. VRoid Studio icon

    VRoid Studio

     26 likes

    VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’...

    47 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1
     
    |
    4
    20
    Comments about VRoid Studio as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    It is a dress up game rather than a 3d model making software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Its a 3D character maker, not a 3D modeling tool

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

    It is not a 3D modeling Softwore It's a 3D Character (avatar) Creator

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    Blender Icon
    VRoid Studio icon

    • Most users think VRoid Studio is a great Blender alternative.

    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Blender.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
  8. Cinecred icon

    Cinecred

     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    76 Cinecred alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Live Visualization
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Cinecred as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Cinecred is only to create film credits, you can't animate or create 3D models here, like in Blender

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Blender Icon
    Cinecred icon
    • Cinecred is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  10. Autodesk Fusion icon

    Autodesk Fusion

     44 likes

    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D printing and CNC machining.

    44 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
  11. DAZ 3D icon

    DAZ 3D

     38 likes

    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset library for detailed animations and illustration.

    28 DAZ 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DAZ 3D screenshot 1
     
    |
    9
  12. 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.

    33 Art of Illusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Art of Illusion screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    8
    Comments about Art of Illusion as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Easy to use and figure out.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Blender Icon
    Art of Illusion icon

    • Most users think Art of Illusion is a great Blender alternative.

    • Art of Illusion is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  13. Dust3D icon

    Dust3D

     14 likes

    Dust3D is a cross-platform open-source modeling software. It helps you create a 3D watertight model in seconds. Use it to speed up your character modeling in game making, 3D printing, and so on.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dust3D screenshot 1
     
  14. 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.

    62 Vue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    vue final
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Vue as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Vue does landscapes primarily

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Blender Icon
    Vue icon

    • Some users think Vue is a great Blender alternative, some don't.

    • Vue is Free and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
  15. 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.

    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
     
    |
    1
    6
    Comments about Vectary as an Alternative to Blender
    milangladis
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use online 3d editor with gallery of customizable 3D models

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Blender Icon
    Vectary icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Vectary is a great Blender alternative.

    • Vectary is Freemium and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
12 of 31 Blender alternatives