Gmsh Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Gmsh

Gmsh is described as '3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gmsh for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Gmsh alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gmsh are Wings 3D, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max and Rhinoceros.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1757 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.

    141 Blender alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    GMSH is primarily a mesh generator with rudimentary CAD capabilities. Blender is neither of those. It is for "artistic" 3D modeling

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Blender is Free and Open SourceGmsh is also Free and Open Source
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGmsh is not according to our users
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    Wings 3D

     119 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.

    51 Wings 3D alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Modeling by Jove Chiere
     
  4. Autodesk Maya icon

    Autodesk Maya

     149 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.

    62 Autodesk Maya alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  6. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

     147 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.

    84 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Rhinoceros icon

    Rhinoceros

     33 likes

    Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.

    61 Rhinoceros alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Rhinoceros screenshot 1
     
  10. Fragmentarium icon

    Fragmentarium

     8 likes

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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  11. Zmodeler icon

    Zmodeler

     8 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.

    64 Zmodeler alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    Main window with mesh
     
  12. DeleD CE icon

    DeleD CE

     10 likes

    DeleD is a 3D modeler and level-editor combined into one. It focuses at game development and is specifically designed to create static objects/worlds. Other areas in which you can put DeleD to good use are, for example, educational services, webdesign, prototyping and image...

    49 DeleD CE alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    DeleD CE screenshot 1
     
  13. picoCAD icon

    picoCAD

     5 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.

    129 picoCAD alternatives

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    picoCAD screenshot 1
     
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    SALOME

     8 likes

    SALOME can be used as standalone application for generation of CAD models, their preparation for numerical calculations and post-processing of the calculation results. SALOME can also be used as a platform for integration of the external third-party numerical codes to produce a...

    28 SALOME alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  15. AC3D icon

    AC3D

     6 likes

    AC3D is one of the longest established 3D design software programs available today. In development from 1994 and commercially available since 1996, AC3D has grown to become a highly regarded and popular program.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    AC3D screenshot 1
     
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