Face Gen Alternatives

Face Gen is described as 'The easy way to create realistic faces 3D human faces from 1 or 2 photographs or at random. Adjust age, race, gender and 150 other controls. Apply faces to any polygonal mesh and UV map. The free version has the full functionality of the paid version except for exporting to e' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Face Gen for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Flathub apps. The best Face Gen alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Face Gen are MakeHuman, ZBrush, Bforartists and VRoid Studio.

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Face Gen alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Painting Apps or 3D Animators.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Face Gen.
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The easy way to create realistic faces 3D human faces from 1 or 2 photographs or at random. Adjust age, race, gender and 150 other controls. Apply faces to any polygonal mesh and UV map. The free version has the full...

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Face Gen alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2021
  1. Blender icon
     1660 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
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Face Gen
     
    Guest

    Blender is not an alternative to Face Gen period. Sure, you can create 3d models of heads with it, but it lacks all of the automation features that make Face Gen what it is.

    Negative commentJul 16, 2017
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    Guest

    Blender is 3d modeling tool. Facegen is a way to automatically generate models of humans. Blender lacks this automatic functionality.

    Negative commentMay 5, 2020
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    • This alternative is disputed. Blender is a legitimate Face Gen alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Face Gen.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Face Gen.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceFace Gen is Paid and Proprietary
  2. MakeHuman icon
     132 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.

    48 MakeHuman alternatives
    MakeHuman screenshot 1

    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 iconFace Gen Icon

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  3. 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
    ZBrush screenshot 1

    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 iconFace Gen Icon

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    • This alternative is disputed. ZBrush is a legitimate Face Gen alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to Face Gen.

    • ZBrush is the most popular commercial alternative to Face Gen.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryFace Gen is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightFace Gen is not according to our users
  4. 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 iconFace Gen Icon

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  5. VRoid Studio icon
     24 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’...

    49 VRoid Studio alternatives
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom characters
    2.  Character database
    3.  Artwork
    4.  3D design
    5.  VR support
    6.  Customize avatar
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  3D Sculpting
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Parametric Modeling
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    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Face Gen.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryFace Gen is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightFace Gen is not according to our users
  6. DAZ 3D icon
     38 likes

    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 users keen on posing human figures for illustrations and...

    28 DAZ 3D alternatives
    DAZ 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DAZ 3D Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Posing
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Ray Tracing
    5.  3D Renderer
    6.  Rendering with graphics card
    DAZ 3D iconFace Gen Icon

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  7. 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 iconFace Gen Icon

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  8. 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.

    130 picoCAD alternatives
    picoCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    picoCAD iconFace Gen Icon

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  9. Zmodeler icon
     6 likes

    ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.

    67 Zmodeler alternatives
    Main window with mesh

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Zmodeler iconFace Gen Icon

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  10. MagicaCSG icon
     3 likes

    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    129 MagicaCSG alternatives
    MagicaCSG screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicaCSG iconFace Gen Icon

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  11. Swift 3D icon
     7 likes

    Swift 3D software is a easy-to-use 3D modeling and animation tool that converts 3D into vector files in Flash swf, WPF, and Silverlight XAML. The software works with Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight and Expression Blend, 3ds Max, and PowerPoint to silverlight converter.

    50 Swift 3D alternatives
    Scene Editor

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Swift 3D Features

    1.  3D Renderer
    Discontinued

    Erain.com the developer of Swift 3D is no longer in business.

    Swift 3D iconFace Gen Icon

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  12. Awakening icon
     5 likes

    Awakening is a powerful professional real-time 3D solution. With it, you can easily create eye-catching interactive 3D presentations, brief films, games...

    58 Awakening alternatives
    Awakening screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Last update was in 2011, and the official website is unavailable.

    Awakening iconFace Gen Icon

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