KenShape Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like KenShape

KenShape is described as 'Generate 3D models based on 2D pixel art drawn using various shapes' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to KenShape for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and PortableApps.com apps. The best KenShape alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KenShape are Natron, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush and MagicaCSG.

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Generate 3D models based on 2D pixel art drawn using various shapes.

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KenShape alternatives page was last updated Feb 23, 2025
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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.

    140 Blender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Community-based
    5.  Compositor
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Ad-free

    Blender VS KenShape

     

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

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceKenShape is Paid and Proprietary
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    Natron

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    Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...

    20 Natron alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Natron screenshot 1

    Top Natron Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Open FX Support
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Video filters
    5.  Nodal Compositing
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required

    Natron VS KenShape

     
  4. 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.

    62 Autodesk Maya alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1

    Autodesk Maya Features

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

    Autodesk Maya VS KenShape

     

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

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryKenShape is also Paid and Proprietary
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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.

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    ZBrush

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    Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

    55 ZBrush alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    ZBrush screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Handwriting recognition

    ZBrush VS KenShape

     

    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to KenShape.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryKenShape is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightKenShape is not according to our users
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    MagicaCSG

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    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicaCSG screenshot 1

    MagicaCSG Features

    1.  Rendering

    MagicaCSG VS KenShape

     
  8. Autodesk Flame icon

    Autodesk Flame

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    Autodesk Flame software is a powerful finishing and visual effects solution with an integrated environment that accelerates creative workflows.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Flame screenshot 1

    Autodesk Flame Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Colour Grading
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  3D Composing
    10.  Camera tracking

    Autodesk Flame VS KenShape

     
  10. 3D-Coat icon

    3D-Coat

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    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    3D-Coat screenshot 1

    3D-Coat Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Voxel-editor
    4.  Texturing
    5.  UV Unfolding
    6.  Procedural Texturing

    3D-Coat VS KenShape

     
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    PopcornFX

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    A suite of tools dedicated to real-time visual effects creation, along with ready-to-run mainstream game engine integrations and a runtime simulation framework for custom integration.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    PopcornFX screenshot 1

    PopcornFX Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Node Based
    4.  3D Renderer
    5. Unity icon  Unity Integration
    6. Unreal Engine icon  Unreal Engine Integration

    PopcornFX VS KenShape

     
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    K-3D

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    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    According to the official website k-3d.org :The latest "source code" release is from November 2015. And the latest binary executable release is even older. According to its Sourceforge page ( https://sourceforge.net/projects/k3d/files/K-3D Win32 Binaries/ ), latest release is from june 2010.

    K-3D Features

    1.  Portable

    K-3D VS KenShape

     
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