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 Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max and Rhinoceros.

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Gmsh is a 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...

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Gmsh alternatives page was last updated Jan 15, 2024
  1. Blender icon
     1673 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 Gmsh
     
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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

    Negative commentJan 26, 2021
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    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Gmsh.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceGmsh is also Free and Open Source
  2. Autodesk Maya icon
     147 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.

    64 Autodesk Maya alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform
    Autodesk Maya iconGmsh Icon

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    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Gmsh.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryGmsh is Free and Open Source
  3. Wings 3D icon
     114 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
    Modeling by Jove Chiere

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wings 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping
    Wings 3D iconGmsh Icon

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  4. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
     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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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones
    Autodesk 3ds Max iconGmsh Icon

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  5. Rhinoceros icon
     31 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.

    62 Rhinoceros alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Nurb Surfacing
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Procedural Modeling
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  3D Sculpting
    8.  Portable
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    Rhinoceros iconGmsh Icon

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  6. 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
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
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  7. Fragmentarium icon
     6 likes

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

    66 Fragmentarium alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Fragmentarium Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  GLSL
    3.  Procedurally generated
    Fragmentarium iconGmsh Icon

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  8. 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.

    66 Zmodeler alternatives
    Main window with mesh

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Zmodeler iconGmsh Icon

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  9. MagicaCSG icon
     3 likes

    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    129 MagicaCSG alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicaCSG iconGmsh Icon

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  10. DeleD CE icon
     8 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...

    51 DeleD CE alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DeleD CE Features

    1.  Level editor
    2.  Level
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  11. 3DTin icon
     8 likes

    3DTin is a browser based 3D modelling tool.

    It gives you a simple user interface to create 3D models, and runs in any HTML5 browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Safar, IE9), no matter which operating system you use. It is absolutely FREE to use and requires no experience in 3D desig.

    52 3DTin alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    3DTin Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    Discontinued

    Project discontinued in 2016

    3DTin iconGmsh Icon

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    • 3DTin is the most popular Web-based alternative to Gmsh.

    • 3DTin is Free and ProprietaryGmsh is Free and Open Source
  12. 2D to 3D Image Converter icon
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    Transform your static images into captivating 3D animations effortlessly and online. Easily breathe life into your images and unleash your creativity.

    48 2D to 3D Image Converter alternatives
    2D to 3D Image Converter screenshot 1

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    • Online
    2D to 3D Image Converter iconGmsh Icon

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