formZ Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like formZ

formZ is described as 'General purpose 3D solids and surface modeler' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to formZ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best formZ alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like formZ are SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max, Bforartists and Sketchfab.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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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.

    138 Blender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Compositor
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Ad-free

    Blender VS formZ

     

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

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceformZ is Paid and Proprietary
  2. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

     553 likes
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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    164 SketchUp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Main UI

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based

    SketchUp VS formZ

     

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to formZ.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to formZ.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryformZ is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

     147 likes
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    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.

    83 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS formZ

     
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    Autodesk 3ds Max

    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 Arn...

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    Bforartists

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    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.

    73 Bforartists alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Splash

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    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

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  7. Sketchfab icon

    Sketchfab

     33 likes
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    Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins.

    77 Sketchfab alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browse a huge archive of content

    Sketchfab Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Embeddable
    5.  API Integration
    6.  Online Sharing

    Sketchfab VS formZ

     
  8. ArchiCAD icon

    ArchiCAD

     32 likes
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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    80 ArchiCAD alternatives

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    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

    ArchiCAD VS formZ

     
  10. MagicaCSG icon

    MagicaCSG

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    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    131 MagicaCSG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MagicaCSG Features

    1.  Rendering

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  11. picoCAD icon

    picoCAD

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    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.

    131 picoCAD alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    picoCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    picoCAD VS formZ

     
  12. Assetforge icon

    Assetforge

     7 likes
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Assetforge screenshot 1

    Assetforge Features

    1.  Building blocks
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer

    Assetforge VS formZ

     
  13. Autodesk Formit icon

    Autodesk Formit

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    Autodesk FormIt lets you capture building design concepts digitally using real-world data. Design in context with site information, synchronize with Autodesk Revit, and collaborate seamlessly using cloud services with real-time editing options, enhancing BIM workflows.

    12 Autodesk Formit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    Autodesk Formit screenshot 1

    Autodesk Formit Features

    1.  Bim

    Autodesk Formit VS formZ

     

    • Autodesk Formit is the most popular iPad alternative to formZ.

    • Autodesk Formit is Freemium and ProprietaryformZ is Paid and Proprietary
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    K-3D

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    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    According to the official website k-3d.org :The latest "source code" release is from November 2015. And the latest binary executable release is even older. According to its Sourceforge page ( https://sourceforge.net/projects/k3d/files/K-3D Win32 Binaries/ ), latest release is from june 2010.

    K-3D Features

    1.  Portable

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  15. Fragmentarium icon

    Fragmentarium

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    Fragmentarium is an open source, cross-platform IDE for exploring pixel based graphics on the GPU.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Fragmentarium Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  GLSL
    3.  Procedurally generated

    Fragmentarium VS formZ

     
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