MakeHuman Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like MakeHuman

MakeHuman is described as 'Interactive open source tool for creating fully customizable 3D human characters, supporting real-time editing, advanced posing, and export to major animation platforms' and is a very popular 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MakeHuman for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best MakeHuman alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MakeHuman are SketchUp, Bforartists, DAZ 3D and VRoid Studio.

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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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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Blender vs MakeHuman Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    stevethompson
    7

    The author of MakeHuman has created a plugin for Blender that allows complete generation and customization of a great range of models. I would go so far as to say that the Blender plugin basically obviates the need for MakeHuman.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    9

    Makehuman is for generating human meshes from user set variables, almost always with the intent of importing into another program. Blender is a full 3D modelling/rendering program, but has no human generation features.

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

    Not human generation (it does have plugins for that, but it's not the main feature and you have to go out of your way to get them)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    • Blender is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedMakeHuman is not according to our users
  2. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

     555 likes

    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.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  4. 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
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    DAZ 3D

     38 likes

    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset library for detailed animations and illustration.

    29 DAZ 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
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    DesignDoll

     32 likes

    Create a personalized sketch doll and make it pose. Design Doll allows the manipulation of sketch doll 3D models and the use of custom models and props imported from other programs or bought from its own marketplace.

    18 DesignDoll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. ManuelbastioniLAB icon

    ManuelbastioniLAB

     9 likes

    The aim of ManuelbastioniLAB is to bring you a set of advanced tools to turn your Blender in a powerful laboratory for realistic humanoid characters creation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ManuelbastioniLAB vs MakeHuman Comments
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    ManuelbastioniLAB was made by one of the same developers after their time on MakeHuman. Unlike the external MH, MbL functions as a plugin within blender and might be considered a spiritual successor.

    For a description of the difference by the developer, see this page: http://www.manuelbastioni.com/guide_main_differences_from_makeHuman.php

    • ManuelbastioniLAB is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source
  11. Poser icon

    Poser

     22 likes

    Poser is a 3D rendering software package for the posing, animating and rendering of 3D polymesh human and animal figures.

    16 Poser alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Poser vs MakeHuman Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Easy to quick modeling and texturing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Poser is Paid and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source
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    Character Creator 3

     3 likes

    Creator 3 is a full character creation solution for designers to easily create, import and customize stylized or realistic looking character assets for use with iClone, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 4, Unity or any other 3D tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Mixamo

     6 likes

    Animated 3D characters. No 3D knowledge required. Rapidly create, rig and animate unique characters for design projects.

    11 Mixamo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mixamo screenshot 1
     
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