MagicaCSG Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like MagicaCSG

MagicaCSG is described as 'A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MagicaCSG for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Flathub apps. The best MagicaCSG alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MagicaCSG are Natron, Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

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MagicaCSG alternatives page was last updated May 22, 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
    Blender iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Blender VS MagicaCSG

    Is Blender a good alternative to MagicaCSG?
     
    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MagicaCSG.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceMagicaCSG is Free and Proprietary
  2. Natron icon
     198 likes

    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
    Natron screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Natron VS MagicaCSG

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  3. 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
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

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

    Autodesk Maya VS MagicaCSG

    Is Autodesk Maya a good alternative to MagicaCSG?
     
    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to MagicaCSG.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryMagicaCSG is Free and Proprietary
  4. 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 iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Wings 3D VS MagicaCSG

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  5. 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
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

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

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS MagicaCSG

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  6. ZBrush icon
     81 likes

    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.

    56 ZBrush alternatives
    ZBrush screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    ZBrush VS MagicaCSG

    Is ZBrush a good alternative to MagicaCSG?
     
    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to MagicaCSG.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryMagicaCSG is Free and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightMagicaCSG is not according to our users
  7. Cinecred icon
     9 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    69 Cinecred alternatives
    Live Visualization

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Cinecred Features

    Cinecred iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Cinecred VS MagicaCSG

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  8. Flowblade icon
     25 likes

    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    69 Flowblade alternatives
    Flowblade screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor
    Flowblade iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Flowblade VS MagicaCSG

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  9. Armory 3D icon
     30 likes

    Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.

    40 Armory 3D alternatives
    Armory 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender

    Armory 3D Features

    1. Blender icon  Blender Integration
    2.  Logic Nodes
    3.  Multiplatform Export
    4.  Real-time Global Illumination
    Armory 3D iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Armory 3D VS MagicaCSG

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  10. Bforartists icon
     32 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.

    75 Bforartists alternatives
    Splash

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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 iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Bforartists VS MagicaCSG

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  11. Cinema 4D icon
     82 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...

    49 Cinema 4D alternatives
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Cinema 4D Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Procedural Modeling
    Cinema 4D iconMagicaCSG Icon

    Cinema 4D VS MagicaCSG

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  12. VRoid Studio icon
     24 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
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom characters
    2.  Character database
    3.  Artwork
    4.  3D design
    5.  VR support
    6.  Customize avatar
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  3D Sculpting
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Parametric Modeling
    VRoid Studio iconMagicaCSG Icon

    VRoid Studio VS MagicaCSG

    Is VRoid Studio a good alternative to MagicaCSG?
     
    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to MagicaCSG.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryMagicaCSG is Free and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightMagicaCSG is not according to our users
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