Free DesignDoll Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like DesignDoll

The best free alternative to DesignDoll is MakeHuman, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DesignDoll and 15 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to DesignDoll are VRoid Studio, DAZ 3D, JustSketchMe and Magic Poser.

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  1. MakeHuman icon
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    Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

    49 MakeHuman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. VRoid Studio icon
     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’...

    51 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
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  3. DAZ 3D icon
     38 likes

    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset library for detailed animations and illustration.

    31 DAZ 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. JustSketchMe icon
     3 likes

    JustSketchMe is an intuitive online tool for artists to configure pose-able mannequins for figure drawing. It's a simple, straightforward tool that can be used effectively for figure sketching, fashion design and comic illustration.

    8 JustSketchMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Magic Poser icon
     8 likes

    Magic Poser is a ground-breaking app that allows you to easily pose ANY number of 3D human art models with props in any way you want! A must-have app for drawing, manga, comics, storyboarding, character design, etc.

    10 Magic Poser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Poseit icon
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    Poseit is a mobile app that allow you to pose a wooden mannequin to facilitate and help you drawing or preview the human figure.

    10 Poseit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Mine-imator icon
     5 likes

    Create animated shorts using blocks, items and the lovable characters from Minecraft. Make your creations pop using particles, lights and camera effects, then share your finished video with the world using sites like YouTube.

    6 Mine-imator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Minecraft
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  8. MikuMikuMoving is a freeware animation program that lets users animate and create 3D animation movies for the Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Xnalara icon
     7 likes

    XnaPosingStudio is a "XNA Model Viewer" and 3D posing software based on (and compatible to) XNALara, for any 3D character. With a rather rudimentary way to make a keyframe animation. Free of charge.

    13 Xnalara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    GLLara - Mac OS X program for posing 3d models. A streamlined and open-source 3D model posing software solution that also includes the ability to render high-quality images on the Mac.

    Download app or source code from https://github.com/cochrane/GLLara/releases

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
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  12. SetPose icon
     2 likes

    Create 3D reference poses for drawing and art.

    6 SetPose alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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