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 eight 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.

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DAZ 3D alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Animators or VFX Software.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DAZ 3D.
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DAZ Studio is a 3D software developed by DAZ Productions, specifically designed for the manipulation of pre-existing models and figures, as opposed to creating them from scratch. Its primary target audience consists of...

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DAZ 3D alternatives page was last updated Sep 18, 2024
  1. Blender icon
     1643 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.

    154 Blender alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Community-based
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Texturing
    7.  Animation Rigging
    8.  3D Renderer
    9.  Texture painting
    10.  Grease Pencil
    11.  2D and 3D physics
    12.  Rendering
    13.  Physically-Based Rendering
    14.  Drawing 2D
    15.  Rendering with graphics card
    16.  Low memory usage
    17.  Node Based
    Blender iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Blender VS DAZ 3D

    Is Blender a good alternative to DAZ 3D?
     
    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to DAZ 3D
     
    Guest

    Blender is a full 3D program to create things from scratch, whereas DAZ is mainly to adjust premade models.

    Negative commentApr 6, 2019
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    Guest

    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.

    Negative commentJan 5, 2019
    5
    Guest

    Blender is a general purpose 3D modelling, animating, rendering, compositing, and texturing program. DAZ is a modeller and rigger for humanoid 3D characters.

    Negative commentAug 22, 2024
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    • Some users think Blender is a great DAZ 3D alternative, some don't.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DAZ 3D.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceDAZ 3D is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. MakeHuman icon
     131 likes

    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.

    50 MakeHuman alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MakeHuman Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Texture painting
    5.  Club Recommendation
    MakeHuman iconDAZ 3D Icon

    MakeHuman VS DAZ 3D

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    Comments about MakeHuman as an Alternative to DAZ 3D
     
    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentOct 5, 2017
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    • Most users think MakeHuman is a great DAZ 3D alternative.

    • MakeHuman is Free and Open SourceDAZ 3D is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Bforartists icon
     31 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.

    79 Bforartists alternatives
    Splash

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Motion Capture
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  Parametric Modeling
    9.  Color Picker
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Non linear editor
    12.  Rendering with graphics card
    13.  Compositor
    14.  Texture painting
    15.  HD-Rendering
    Bforartists iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Bforartists VS DAZ 3D

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  4. picoCAD icon
     4 likes

    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.

    138 picoCAD alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    picoCAD iconDAZ 3D Icon

    picoCAD VS DAZ 3D

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  5. Human Generator icon
     1 like

    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!

    5 Human Generator alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Human Generator iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Human Generator VS DAZ 3D

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  6. Maverick Model 3D icon
     1 like

    Maverick Model 3D is a triangle-based 3D model editor that supports a variety of geometry manipulation tools, texturing, and skeletal and vertex frame animations. There is a help manual included.

    51 Maverick Model 3D alternatives
    Maverick Model 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac

    Maverick Model 3D Features

    1.  Texturing
    Maverick Model 3D iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Maverick Model 3D VS DAZ 3D

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  7. Dead Deer icon
     3 likes

    Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.

    116 Dead Deer alternatives
    Dead Deer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Dead Deer Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Creating 3D objects
    3.  2D Game Engine
    Dead Deer iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Dead Deer VS DAZ 3D

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  8. Sensei Format icon
     3 likes

    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...

    119 Sensei Format alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Shape Tools
    3.  Zero Brush Lite
    4.  Texture painting
    Sensei Format iconDAZ 3D Icon

    Sensei Format VS DAZ 3D

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