Blender Alternatives

Blender is described as 'Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation' and is a leading 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Blender for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Blender alternative is Autodesk Maya. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wings 3D or Bforartists. Other great apps like Blender are Cinema 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Natron and ZBrush.

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Blender alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. Blockbench icon

    Blockbench

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    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.

    8 Blockbench alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Blockbench screenshot 1

    Blockbench Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting

    Blockbench VS Blender

     

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

    • Blockbench is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  2. Dust3D icon

    Dust3D

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dust3D screenshot 1

    Dust3D VS Blender

     
  4. Nomad Sculpt icon

    Nomad Sculpt

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    Nomad is a sculpting & painting mobile app, available on Android and iOS.

    10 Nomad Sculpt alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nomad Sculpt screenshot 1

    Nomad Sculpt Features

    1.  3D Sculpting

    Nomad Sculpt VS Blender

     
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    Autodesk Fusion

    A comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that supports collaborative editing and cloud computation. It offers free-form modeling, data import, and toolpath generation. Free licenses are available for students, hobbyists, and st...

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  6. Vue icon

    Vue

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    vue final
    Discontinued

    No longer under active development, but you can still download it and use it for free.

    Vue Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Procedurally generated

    Vue VS Blender

     
    Comments about Vue as an Alternative to Blender
    Guest
    Negative Aug 14, 2015
    0

    Vue does landscapes primarily

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

    • Vue is Free and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
  7. iClone icon

    iClone

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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iClone screenshot 1

    iClone VS Blender

     
  8. Autodesk Flame icon

    Autodesk Flame

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    Autodesk Flame software is a powerful finishing and visual effects solution with an integrated environment that accelerates creative workflows.

    22 Autodesk Flame alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Flame screenshot 1

    Autodesk Flame Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Colour Grading
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  3D Composing
    10.  Camera tracking

    Autodesk Flame VS Blender

     
  10. K-3D icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    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.

    K-3D Features

    1.  Portable

    K-3D VS Blender

     
  11. Vectary icon

    Vectary

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create 3D UI in Vectary

    Vectary Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Rendering
    5.  3D Renderer
    6.  Figma plugin
    7.  HD-Rendering
    8.  3d sketching
    9.  Sketch

    Vectary VS Blender

     
    Comments about Vectary as an Alternative to Blender
    milangladis
    Positive Jan 20, 2017
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Vectary is a great Blender alternative.

    • Vectary is Freemium and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
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    LightWave

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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...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    LightWave screenshot 1

    LightWave Features

    1.  Bullet implementation

    LightWave VS Blender

     
  13. Shade 3D icon

    Shade 3D

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    Shade 3D modeling, animation, rendering and effects is a complete, integrated solution for 3D artists, designers and film makers.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Unity
    Shade 3D screenshot 1

    Shade 3D Features

    1.  Rendering

    Shade 3D VS Blender

     
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