Blender Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Blender for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Wings 3D, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Blender and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Blender are Autodesk Maya, Natron, Cinema 4D and Autodesk 3ds Max.

Blender alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be Video Editors or CAD Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Blender.

Blender

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3D Modeler

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Wings 3D
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Free • Open Source
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
56 Wings 3D alternatives
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.
- - Wings 3D is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Blender.
- - Wings 3D is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Blender.
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Wings 3D Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Wings 3D, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Uv mapping
Abandoned Cart Recovery
Comments about Wings 3D as a Alternative to Blender
Most users think Wings 3D is a great Blender alternative.
Guest
Simplistic modeling, excellent UV mapping interface, obj and gltf/glb export, great mouse interface.

Buggy but the best free and simple 3d modeler.
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Guest
it makes really good models just like blender
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Anoir Ben Tanfous
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.
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Autodesk Maya
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Animator
VFX Software
Mac
Windows
Linux
71 Autodesk Maya alternatives
Autodesk Maya software is a powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering solution.
- - Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Blender.
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Autodesk Maya Features
1. 3D SculptingAutodesk Maya offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Autodesk Maya, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Texturing
Cross-Platform
Opinions about Autodesk Maya as a Alternative to Blender
Most users think Autodesk Maya is a great Blender alternative.
Natron
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Free • Open Source
VFX Software
Video Editor
Motion Graphics Software
Mac
Windows
Linux
23 Natron alternatives
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...
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Natron Features
1. Node BasedNatron supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Natron, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableNatron can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Open FX Support
Video filters
Nodal Compositing
Comments about Natron as a Alternative to Blender
Some users think Natron is a great Blender alternative, some don't.
tvgoing1
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
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Guest
It's not for Composing in 3D!
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Guest
It does compositing too. If this isn't an alternative, you might want to take Nuke off as well
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Guest
Does not make programmable games but has keyframing and animation as well as graphics rendering
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Cinema 4D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
52 Cinema 4D alternatives
CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...
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Cinema 4D Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Cinema 4D, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Support for scriptingCinema 4D supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Procedural ModelingCinema 4D can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
Rendering
Comments about Cinema 4D as a Alternative to Blender
Most users think Cinema 4D is a great Blender alternative.
erisdiscord
Cinema 4D is a professional alternative to Blender the only other contender is Maya but I consider Cinema 4D to be the best non-free 3D editor suite out there.
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Autodesk 3ds Max
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Windows
90 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives
3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animations.
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Autodesk 3ds Max Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Autodesk 3ds Max, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Parametric ModelingAutodesk 3ds Max can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
Splines
Bones
Opinions about Autodesk 3ds Max as a Alternative to Blender
Most users think Autodesk 3ds Max is a great Blender alternative.
ZBrush
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
66 ZBrush alternatives
The all-in-one-digital sculpting solution.
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ZBrush Features
1. 3D SculptingZBrush offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Support for scriptingZBrush supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Texturing
Handwriting recognition
Opinions about ZBrush as a Alternative to Blender
Almost everyone thinks ZBrush is a great Blender alternative.
Bforartists
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
Haiku
AmigaOS
MorphOS
78 Bforartists alternatives
Bforartists is a complete 3D suite to create 3D content. It offers you the full 3D art pipeline to create game graphics, prerendered movies and stills.
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Bforartists Features
1. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Bforartists.
2. 3D SculptingBforartists offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Bforartists, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Ad-freeBforartists doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeBforartists supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. LightweightBforartists consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Rendering
Texturing
Non linear editor
Customizable
HD-Rendering
Rendering with graphics card
Compositor
Texture painting
Comments about Bforartists as a Alternative to Blender
Almost everyone thinks Bforartists is a great Blender alternative.
Guest
It is the most direct match up to blender on this list and is easier to use too. It has the exact same feature set too.
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Hitfilm Express
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Free • Proprietary
Video Editor
VFX Software
Motion Graphics Software
Mac
Windows
96 Hitfilm Express alternatives
HitFilm Express is a free editor & compositor for Mac & PC. Includes over 410 powerful effects & presets.
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Hitfilm Express Features
1. Support for LayersHitfilm Express supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Dark ModeHitfilm Express supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Intuitive Interface
VRoid Studio
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Steam
46 VRoid Studio alternatives
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’...
- - VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Blender.
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VRoid Studio Features
Character database
Custom characters
Artwork
Comments about VRoid Studio as a Alternative to Blender
Most users think VRoid Studio is a great Blender alternative.
Guest
It is a dress up game rather than a 3d model making software
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Guest
Its a 3D character maker, not a 3D modeling tool
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Guest
It is not a 3D modeling Softwore It's a 3D Character (avatar) Creator
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Guest
It’s not a 3D modeling or animation rendering application. It’s an avatar creator
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HitFilm Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Motion Graphics Software
VFX Software
Mac
Windows
79 HitFilm Pro alternatives
HitFilm merges FXHome VisionLab Studio , FXHome Effectslab and FXHome CompositeLab into one software.
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HitFilm Pro Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in HitFilm Pro, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Colour GradingHitFilm Pro lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
3. Ad-freeHitFilm Pro doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Chroma Key / Green ScreenHitFilm Pro supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Non linear editor
Compositor
Special effects
Create composite HDR photos
Noise Reduction
Unlimited Tracks
Color correction
Customizable
Comments about HitFilm Pro as a Alternative to Blender
This alternative is disputed. HitFilm Pro is still a legitimate Blender alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
Hitfilm is more for film, while Blender is used for modeling.
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