iClone Alternatives

iClone is described as 'Real-time animation evolves with 3D Video FX, motion paths, HDR and rapid drag & drop creation inside iClone. iClone combines video production with 3D real-time animation. The result is a powerful production tool for motion graphics, 3D animation and video compositing' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to iClone for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and PortableApps.com apps. The best iClone alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iClone are MakeHuman, Autodesk Maya, OpenSCAD and Storyboarder.

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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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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3
     
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    Blender vs iClone Comments
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    Negative
    1

    I's somewhat one but it's too much complex to really be considered one

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it is extremely fun to use especially in my music videos

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Blender is Free and Open SourceiClone is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusediClone is not according to our users
  2. MakeHuman icon

    MakeHuman

     137 likes

    Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

    47 MakeHuman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MakeHuman screenshot 1
     
  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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1
     
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  6. OpenSCAD icon

    OpenSCAD

     83 likes

    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    50 OpenSCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    OpenSCAD screenshot 1
     
  7. Storyboarder icon

    Storyboarder

     43 likes

    Storyboarder makes it easy to visualize a story as fast you can draw stick figures. Quickly draw to test if a story idea works. Create and show animatics to others. Express your story idea without making a movie.

    38 Storyboarder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Storyboarder screenshot 1
     
  8. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1
     
  10. Bforartists icon

    Bforartists

     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Splash
     
  11. Cinema 4D icon

    Cinema 4D

     84 likes

    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...

    48 Cinema 4D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1
     
  12. VRoid Studio icon

    VRoid Studio

     26 likes

    VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’...

    48 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1
     
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    VRoid Studio vs iClone Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I can make better-looking characters

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryiClone is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightiClone is not according to our users
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    Houdini

     41 likes

    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.
    48 Houdini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Houdini screenshot 1
     
  14. Sketchfab icon

    Sketchfab

     34 likes

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

    79 Sketchfab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browse a huge archive of content
     
  15. MagicaCSG icon

    MagicaCSG

     4 likes

    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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