Forma3D Alternatives

Forma3D is described as '3D mesh editor for iPad and iPhone — built for makers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to fix or modify 3D models on the go' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Forma3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Forma3D alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Forma3D are Natron, Wings 3D, Akse and Spline.

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  1. Blender icon
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    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.

    149 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Natron icon
     224 likes

    Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...

    22 Natron alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
     
  3. Wings 3D icon
     122 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.

    54 Wings 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Akse icon
     12 likes

    Primitive-based 3D modeling provides kids and teens with shape building, 2D blueprint editing, and freehand drawing, supporting boolean holes, 3D text, precise manipulation, and STL import/export with snapping for direct 3D printing in a backend-agnostic, open source web app.

    37 Akse alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Spline icon
     28 likes

    Online platform for creating interactive 3D web experiences including model sculpting, animation, material editing, physics, and game controls, offering real-time collaboration and export options for web-ready projects across modern operating systems.

    23 Spline alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Blockbench icon
     24 likes

    Blockbench is a free 3D modeling program featuring a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace.

    14 Blockbench alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Autodesk Maya icon
     150 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.

    67 Autodesk Maya alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. ZBrush icon
     84 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.

    55 ZBrush alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
  9. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
     148 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.

    87 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. Cinecred icon
     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  11. Bforartists icon
     34 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.

    75 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
     
  12. Armory 3D icon
     33 likes

    Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
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