Houdini Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Houdini

Houdini is described as 'Covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Houdini for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Houdini alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Houdini are Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Bforartists.

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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.

    139 Blender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    blender is best opensource 3D software

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    It has nearly all features and is Open Source.

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    • Most users think Blender is a great Houdini alternative.

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

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceHoudini is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedHoudini is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk Maya icon

    Autodesk Maya

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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.

    61 Autodesk Maya alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Houdini.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryHoudini is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

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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.

    82 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Autodesk Maya

    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.

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  6. Cinema 4D icon

    Cinema 4D

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    CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...

    47 Cinema 4D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Bforartists icon

    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.

    72 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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  8. TouchDesigner icon

    TouchDesigner

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    TouchDesigner is a complete authoring tool for building interactive 3D art, visualizations, prototypes and UIs. Derivative makes and supports TouchDesigner and offers their services to do custom production using TouchDesigner.

    32 TouchDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Vue icon

    Vue

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    Create vast expanses of terrains, add trees, select the best point of view and render hyper-realistic images of your landscapes in moody atmospheres... in a few mouse clicks.

    62 Vue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    vue only works with procedural terrain generation while houdini is more of a simulations software which has 3d modelling capabilities to some extent.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Vue is Free and ProprietaryHoudini is Paid and Proprietary
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    Sketchfab

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

    76 Sketchfab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browse a huge archive of content
     

    • Sketchfab is the most popular Web-based alternative to Houdini.

    • Sketchfab is Freemium and ProprietaryHoudini is Paid and Proprietary
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    LightWave

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    LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including 999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac...

    45 LightWave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Rumba icon

    Rumba

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    Because 3d animators are crucial in today’s animation and VFX productions, they deserve a productive and modern software dedicated to their art.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Zmodeler icon

    Zmodeler

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Lumion

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    Lumion is a real-time 3D visualization tool for making movies and still shots of architecture, planning and design. It is also possible to give live demonstrations.

    44 Lumion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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