MakeHuman Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like MakeHuman

MakeHuman is described as 'Interactive modelling tool for creating realistic 3D human characters. These models can be exported to several computer graphics and animation platforms including Blender, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, OpenSim and Second Life' 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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MakeHuman is an interactive modelling tool for creating realistic 3D human characters. These models can be exported to several computer graphics and animation platforms including Blender, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, OpenSim...

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  1. Blender icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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 VS MakeHuman

     
    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to MakeHuman
    Comment summary: While MakeHuman specializes in generating human models, Blender provides a comprehensive 3D modeling environment. Users note that Blender's MB Lab plugin, created by a MakeHuman developer, offers enhanced human modeling features, bridging the gap between the two. However, some argue that Blender's steep learning curve and its focus beyond human modeling may not suit those seeking MakeHuman's simplicity. MakeHuman remains favored for easy human model generation while Blender offers broader functionality.
    Top Positive Comment
    stevethompson
    Mar 26, 2017
    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
    tvgoing1
    Mar 3, 2018
    5

    Its a 3d program to create things from scratch.

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    Guest
    Negative Apr 7, 2024
    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)

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    • Some users think Blender is a great MakeHuman alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source
  2. SketchUp icon
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    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.

    164 SketchUp alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based

    SketchUp VS MakeHuman

     
    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to MakeHuman.

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source
  3. Bforartists icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    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 VS MakeHuman

     
  4. DAZ 3D icon
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    DAZ Studio is a 3D software developed by DAZ Productions, specifically designed for the manipulation of pre-existing models and figures, as opposed to creating them from scratch. Its primary target audience consists of users keen on posing human figures for illustrations and...

    27 DAZ 3D alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DAZ 3D Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Posing
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Ray Tracing
    5.  3D Renderer
    6.  Rendering with graphics card

    DAZ 3D VS MakeHuman

     
  5. VRoid Studio icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    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 VS MakeHuman

     
    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to MakeHuman.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightMakeHuman is not according to our users
  6. DesignDoll icon
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    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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DesignDoll Features

    1.  Posing
    2.  3D Poser
    3.  Sketch

    DesignDoll VS MakeHuman

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

    15 Poser alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Poser Features

    1.  Posing
    2.  3D Renderer
    3.  Rendering with graphics card

    Poser VS MakeHuman

     
    Comments about Poser as an Alternative to MakeHuman
    Guest
    Positive Mar 20, 2017
    1

    Easy to quick modeling and texturing.

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    • Most users think Poser is a great MakeHuman alternative.

    • Poser is the most popular commercial alternative to MakeHuman.

    • Poser is Paid and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source
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    Character Creator (CC) is a full character creation solution for designers to easily generate, import and customize stylized or realistic character assets for use with any 3D tools.

    5 Character Creator 4 alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Character Creator 4 VS MakeHuman

     
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    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.

    6 ManuelbastioniLAB alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    ManuelbastioniLAB has been discounted and was forked by MB-Lab.

    ManuelbastioniLAB VS MakeHuman

     
    Comments about ManuelbastioniLAB as an Alternative to MakeHuman
    Hype
    Positive Sep 27, 2018
    0

    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

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    • Almost everyone thinks ManuelbastioniLAB is a great MakeHuman alternative.

    • ManuelbastioniLAB is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source
  10. MB-Lab icon
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    MB-Lab is a Blender addon that creates humanoid characters. It's a community developed and supported project based on the original ManuelbastioniLAB.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender

    MB-Lab Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Uv mapping

    MB-Lab VS MakeHuman

     
    Comments about MB-Lab as an Alternative to MakeHuman
    Guest
    Positive May 16, 2020
    0

    fully integrated blender addon, fork of discontinued ManuelbastioniLAB project. opensource eqivilant to makehuman with a narrower scope and a set of some fewer but higher quality tools.

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    • MB-Lab is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source
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    Character Creator (CC) is an amazing FREE add-on tool for iClone 6 that can create realistic looking, animation-ready 3D human characters for use with iClone and other 3D tools.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iClone

    iClone Character Creator VS MakeHuman

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

    9 Mixamo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mixamo Features

    1.  Animation Rigging
    2.  Posing

    Mixamo VS MakeHuman

     
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