Blender AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to Blender is Autodesk Maya. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wings 3D or Bforartists. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Blender and loads of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to Blender are Cinema 4D, Autodesk 3ds Max, ZBrush and Akse.

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  1. Autodesk Maya icon

    Autodesk Maya

     150 likes

    Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

    67 Autodesk Maya alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1
     
  2. Wings 3D icon

    Wings 3D

     122 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.

    54 Wings 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Modeling by Jove Chiere
     
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    Wings 3D vs Blender Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    it makes really good models just like blender

    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.

    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.

    • Wings 3D is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  4. Cinema 4D icon

    Cinema 4D

     85 likes

    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...

    50 Cinema 4D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1
     
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    Cinema 4D vs Blender Comments
    erisdiscord
    Positive
    -6

    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.

    • Cinema 4D is Paid and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
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  6. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

     148 likes

    Professional-grade software designed for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, equipped with comprehensive tools for creating detailed worlds. Widely used across film, TV, games, and design projects, it includes the powerful Arnold renderer, offering artistic control over scenes and characters.

    87 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1
     
  8. Bforartists icon

    Bforartists

     34 likes

    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.

    75 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Splash
     
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    Bforartists vs Blender Comments
    Ruyeex
    Positive
    1

    Basically an alternative version of Blender but more accessible to beginners and less reliant on shortcuts. If you don't know about 3D Modeling but want Blender but not want a difficult experience this is for you.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Because it is easy to use just like Maya. You can also call this Maya alternative but free to own. License GNU which is best feature of this app.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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.

    • Bforartists is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  9. ZBrush icon

    ZBrush

     84 likes

    Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

    55 ZBrush alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    ZBrush screenshot 1
     
  10. Akse icon

    Akse

     12 likes

    Primitive-based 3D modeling provides kids and teens with shape building, 2D blueprint editing, and freehand drawing, supporting boolean holes, 3D text, precise manipulation, and STL import/export with snapping for direct 3D printing in a backend-agnostic, open source web app.

    37 Akse alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Akse screenshot 1
     
  11. Blockbench icon

    Blockbench

     24 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.

    14 Blockbench alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Blockbench screenshot 1
     
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    Blockbench vs Blender Comments
    Undermon
    Positive
    0

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

    • Blockbench is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
  12. Spline icon

    Spline

     28 likes

    Online platform for creating interactive 3D web experiences including model sculpting, animation, material editing, physics, and game controls, offering real-time collaboration and export options for web-ready projects across modern operating systems.

    23 Spline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Spline screenshot 1
     
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    Armory 3D vs Blender Comments
    Mino Developer
    1

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

    • Armory 3D is Free and Open SourceBlender is also Free and Open Source
    • Armory 3D is a Game Development Blender is a 3D Modeler
  14. 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’...

    50 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1
     
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    VRoid Studio vs Blender Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

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

    Guest
    Negative
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    3 of 4 comments
    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
  15. 3D-Coat icon

    3D-Coat

     47 likes

    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    70 3D-Coat alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    3D-Coat screenshot 1
     
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