DAZ 3D Alternatives for Linux

DAZ 3D is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to DAZ 3D and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to DAZ 3D are MakeHuman, Bforartists, picoCAD and Human Generator.

DAZ 3D alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Animators or VFX Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DAZ 3D.

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DAZ 3D

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Unlike most 3D software, where 3D objects are usually created from scratch, DAZ Studio is designed to allow users to...

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Blender
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151 Blender alternatives
Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and motion tracking.
- - Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DAZ 3D.
- - Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DAZ 3D.
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Blender Features
1. 3D SculptingBlender offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Blender, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsBlender can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Animation RiggingBlender supports bone structures to manipulate a 3D model like a puppet for animation.
5. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Blender to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
6. Ad-freeBlender doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Blender.
8. Node BasedBlender supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
9. LightweightBlender consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Real time rendering
Compositor
Community-based
Texturing
3D Renderer
Grease Pencil
Texture painting
2D and 3D physics
Rendering
Low memory usage
Comments about Blender as a Alternative to DAZ 3D
Some users think Blender is a great DAZ 3D alternative, some don't.
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Blender is a full 3D program to create things from scratch, whereas DAZ is mainly to adjust premade models.
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Too many steps to get the same results you can get in DAZ with just a few clicks. Blender has a steep learning curve and is not straight forward enough.
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MakeHuman
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50 MakeHuman alternatives
MakeHuman is an interactive modelling tool for creating realistic 3D human characters. These models can be exported to several computer graphics and animation platforms including Blender, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, OpenSim and Second Life.
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MakeHuman Features
1. Parametric ModelingMakeHuman can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. 3D SculptingMakeHuman offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
Texture painting
Club Recommendation
Rendering
Comments about MakeHuman as a Alternative to DAZ 3D
Most users think MakeHuman is a great DAZ 3D alternative.
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Similar functionality for morphing, posing, and dressing human figures. Less ready-made content, but that's offset by the fact that it's free. Pairs well with Blender which is also free.
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Bforartists
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79 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.
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Non linear editor
Customizable
HD-Rendering
Rendering with graphics card
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picoCAD
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3D Modeler
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139 picoCAD alternatives
picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using pico 8.
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picoCAD Features
1. Ad-freepicoCAD doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Human Generator
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3D Modeler
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4 Human Generator alternatives
When you create a new human in Human Generator, you first choose a starting human. These are versatile starting points to customize to your liking. In Human Generator V2 we increased from 6 starting humans to a new total of 37!
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Sensei Format
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3D Animator
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Blender
123 Sensei Format alternatives
Sensei Format & the Blender Crash Course were created with each other in mind (blendersensei.com/blender-crash-course). The idea being, make Blender easier to learn and use. Sensei Format removes tedious and difficult to remember steps from hundreds of common 3D modeling and...
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Sensei Format Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsSensei Format can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. 3D SculptingSensei Format offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
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Zero Brush Lite
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Dead Deer
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Free • Open Source
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119 Dead Deer alternatives
Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.
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Dead Deer Features
3D Game Engine
Creating 3D objects
2D Game Engine