Hexagon Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Hexagon

Hexagon is described as 'Delivers all the tools a graphic artist needs to create complete, detailed, textured 3D models ready to be rendered' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hexagon for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Steam apps. The best Hexagon alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hexagon are SketchUp, Wings 3D, Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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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.

    139 Blender alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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

    Blender VS Hexagon

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

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceHexagon is Free and Proprietary
  2. SketchUp icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    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 Hexagon

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

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryHexagon is Free and Proprietary
  3. Wings 3D icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wings 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping

    Wings 3D VS Hexagon

     
  4. Autodesk Maya icon
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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform

    Autodesk Maya VS Hexagon

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

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryHexagon is Free and Proprietary
  5. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
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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.

    84 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

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

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS Hexagon

     
  6. Bforartists icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    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

    Bforartists VS Hexagon

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

    80 Sketchfab alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Sketchfab Features

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

    Sketchfab VS Hexagon

     
  8. Houdini icon
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    Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:

    • Modeling - All standard geometry entities including Polygons, (Hierarchical) NURBs/Bezier Curves/Patches & Trims, Metaballs
    • Animation - Keyframed animation and raw channel manipulation (CHOPs), motion captur.
    50 Houdini alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Houdini Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  3D Sculpting
    5.  3D Renderer

    Houdini VS Hexagon

     
  9. MagicaCSG icon
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    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    131 MagicaCSG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MagicaCSG Features

    1.  Rendering

    MagicaCSG VS Hexagon

     
  10. Vectary icon
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    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    38 Vectary alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Vectary Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Rendering
    5.  3D Renderer
    6.  Figma plugin
    7.  HD-Rendering
    8.  3d sketching
    9.  Sketch

    Vectary VS Hexagon

     
    • Vectary is the most popular SaaS alternative to Hexagon.

    • Vectary is Freemium and ProprietaryHexagon is Free and Proprietary
  11. picoCAD icon
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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.

    130 picoCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    picoCAD VS Hexagon

     
  12. Assetforge icon
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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.

    126 Assetforge alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Assetforge Features

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

    Assetforge VS Hexagon

     
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