Blender Alternatives

Apps similar to Blender include Natron, which is free and open source. Other options are Hew, Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D and Autodesk 3ds Max. There's no shortage of 3D Modelers like Blender, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1.  5 likes

    3D texturing tool. It supports, .3DS, .X, .OBJ, .LWO and .B3D.

    34 Tattoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Kerkythea icon
     14 likes

    Powerful, feature-rich and fast standalone raytracing renderer.

    Exporters from Blender and Google SketchUp are also available. Allows network rendering of images and animation

    Supported Features*

    • Bump Mapping
    • Normal Mapping
    • Clip Mapping
    • Bevel Mapping (an.
    43 Kerkythea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Sketchup
    • Blender
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  3.  1 like

    3DSimED is a Windows DirectX application allowing the creation and visualization of models from many racing sim formats.

    Models can be exported to Assetto Corsa, Automobilista, rFactor 2 (and 1), GTR2, Race 07, GTL, N2003 and many other games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. MilkShape 3D icon
     4 likes

    MilkShape 3D is a low-polygon modeler, which was initially designed for Half-Life. By and by many file formats and features have been added.

    10 MilkShape 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Curvy 3D icon
     5 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Curvy 3D screenshot 1
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  6. ShapeWorks is an innovative and extremely beginner friendly program for effortless 3D digital sculpting. Its fluid interface enables artists to quickly give shape to there imagination. No need to go through several hoops, hassles to remember several key shortcuts and tire...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  7. Archipelis 3D icon
     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. Simurban icon
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    Simurban® is a 3D simulation software suite that allows users to create, view and interact with accurate and photorealistic models of any built environment. Ideal for development assessment, strategic planning and design.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Simurban screenshot 1
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  9. NAIAD icon
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    Naiad is a dynamics solver and a simulation framework capable of producing animations of dynamic bodies including:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Artist3D icon
     3 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  11. d3D Sculptor icon
     2 likes

    d3D Sculptor is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D modeling, texturing and painting. d3D offers tools to push, pull, extrude, move, rotate, stretch, or otherwise manipulate a digital object as if it were made of a real-life substance such as clay.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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