Curvy 3D Alternatives3D Modelers & 3D Painting Apps like Curvy 3D

Curvy 3D is described as '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' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Curvy 3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Curvy 3D alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Curvy 3D are Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max and ZBrush.

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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.

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Curvy 3D alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. Blender icon
     1658 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    143 Blender alternatives
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak

    Top Blender Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil
    Blender iconCurvy 3D Icon

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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Curvy 3D
     
    ichimitch

    Curvy 3D is a "non-technical" tool. It's designed for ease of use. Blender is a nightmare tool for the non-technically minded and is not at all easy to use.

    Negative commentMar 18, 2019
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    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Curvy 3D.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceCurvy 3D is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Autodesk Maya icon
     147 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.

    65 Autodesk Maya alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform
    Autodesk Maya iconCurvy 3D Icon

    Autodesk Maya VS Curvy 3D

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    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Curvy 3D.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryCurvy 3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Wings 3D icon
     114 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.

    52 Wings 3D alternatives
    Modeling by Jove Chiere

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wings 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping
    Wings 3D iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  4. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
     146 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.

    85 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones
    Autodesk 3ds Max iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  5. ZBrush icon
     80 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.

    57 ZBrush alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Handwriting recognition
    ZBrush iconCurvy 3D Icon

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    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to Curvy 3D.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryCurvy 3D is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightCurvy 3D is not according to our users
  6. Bforartists icon
     32 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.

    76 Bforartists alternatives
    Splash

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Motion Capture
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Parametric Modeling
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for Layers
    Bforartists iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  7. Paint 3D icon
     28 likes

    Paint 3D is Microsoft's totally rebuilt and enhanced version of Microsoft Paint built for Windows 10 and with extensive 3D support as well as other helpful, long-needed additions like pen support and easier cropping feature.

    18 Paint 3D alternatives
    Paint 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Paint 3D Features

    1.  Remove Image Background
    2.  HD-Rendering
    3.  Support for subtitles
    4.  Bundled with Windows
    Paint 3D iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  8. Sketchfab icon
     33 likes

    Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins.

    80 Sketchfab alternatives
    Browse a huge archive of content

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Sketchfab Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  Embeddable
    4.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    5.  WebGL
    6.  API Integration
    7.  Online Sharing
    Sketchfab iconCurvy 3D Icon

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    • Sketchfab is the most popular Web-based alternative to Curvy 3D.

    • Sketchfab is Freemium and ProprietaryCurvy 3D is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Autodesk Mudbox icon
     20 likes

    Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software offers 3D modeling professionals the ability to quickly and easily create highly detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets.

    53 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives
    Autodesk Mudbox screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Mudbox Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Texturing
    Autodesk Mudbox iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  10. 3D-Coat icon
     44 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
    3D-Coat screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    3D-Coat Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Voxel-editor
    5.  UV Unfolding
    6.  Procedural Texturing
    3D-Coat iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  11. Microsoft 3D Builder icon
     6 likes

    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    121 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
    Microsoft 3D Builder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design
    Microsoft 3D Builder iconCurvy 3D Icon

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  12. meshmixer icon
     10 likes

    meshmixer is an experimental 3D modeling tool for making 3D mashups without too much hassle.

    40 meshmixer alternatives
    meshmixer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Still very much used, but not in development at this point in time.

    meshmixer iconCurvy 3D Icon

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