Free MakeHuman Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like MakeHuman

The best free alternative to MakeHuman is Blender, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MakeHuman and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to MakeHuman are SketchUp, VRoid Studio, DAZ 3D and DesignDoll.

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MakeHuman

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3D Modeler
Free • Open Source

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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MakeHuman alternatives page was last updated Apr 7, 2024

Blender
Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and motion tracking.
152 Blender alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Animator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Haiku
- Steam
- Flatpak
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Top Blender Features
1. 3D Sculpting
2. 3D Animation
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
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Blender VS MakeHuman
Is Blender a good alternative to MakeHuman?
Comments about Blender as an Alternative to MakeHuman

stevethompson
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 positive comment •Mar 26, 2017
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GoldPhoenix
Blender's MB Lab plugin was created by one of Makehuman's development team. The plugin is much more powerful and intuitive when it comes to fine tuning facial features and musculature. It also provides realistic skin textures and subsurface scattering allowing for photo realistic imagery.
Top positive comment •Dec 12, 2019
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Guest
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.
Top negative comment •Jun 11, 2016
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Guest
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)
Negative comment •Apr 7, 2024
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Guest
because blender is way opposite of makehuman
Negative comment •Sep 15, 2021
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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

SketchUp
SketchUp (formerly Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design—and available in a freeware version, SketchUp Make, and a paid...
170 SketchUp alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- CAD Software
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
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SketchUp VS MakeHuman
Is SketchUp a good alternative to MakeHuman?
- SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to MakeHuman.
- SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source

VRoid Studio
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’...
50 VRoid Studio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Steam
Top VRoid Studio Features
1. Custom characters
2. Character database
3. Artwork
4. 3D design
5. VR support
6. Customize avatar
7. Pressure Sensitivity
8. Lightweight
9. 3D Sculpting
10. Ad-free
11. Dark Mode
12. Parametric Modeling
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VRoid Studio VS MakeHuman
Is VRoid Studio a good alternative to 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

DAZ 3D
Unlike most 3D software, where 3D objects are usually created from scratch, DAZ Studio is designed to allow users to manipulate "ready to use" models and figures. It is aimed at users who are interested in posing human figures for illustrations and animation, but who...
28 DAZ 3D alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Animator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
DAZ 3D Features
1. Keyframe Animation
2. Posing
3. Rendering
4. Ray Tracing
5. 3D Renderer
6. Rendering with graphics card
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DAZ 3D VS MakeHuman
Is DAZ 3D a good alternative to MakeHuman?

DesignDoll
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
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
DesignDoll Features
Posing
3D Poser
Sketch
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DesignDoll VS MakeHuman
Is DesignDoll a good alternative to MakeHuman?

Bforartists
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.
79 Bforartists alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Haiku
- AmigaOS
- MorphOS
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Top Bforartists Features
1. 3D Sculpting
2. Dark Mode
3. Ad-free
4. Keyframe Animation
5. Motion Capture
6. Live Preview
7. Parametric Modeling
8. Lightweight
9. Works Offline
10. Color Picker
11. No registration required
12. Support for Layers
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Bforartists VS MakeHuman
Is Bforartists a good alternative to MakeHuman?

Mixamo
Animated 3D characters. No 3D knowledge required. Rapidly create, rig and animate unique characters for design projects.
9 Mixamo alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Animator
Platforms
- Online
Mixamo Features
Animation Rigging
Posing
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Mixamo VS MakeHuman
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MB-Lab
MB-Lab is a Blender addon that creates humanoid characters. It's a community developed and supported project based on the original ManuelbastioniLAB.
6 MB-Lab alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Blender
MB-Lab Features
3D Sculpting
Node Based
Uv mapping
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MB-Lab VS MakeHuman
Is MB-Lab a good alternative to MakeHuman?
Comments about MB-Lab as an Alternative to MakeHuman

Guest
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.
Positive comment •May 16, 2020
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- MB-Lab is Free and Open SourceMakeHuman is also Free and Open Source

ManuelbastioniLAB
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
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Discontinued
ManuelbastioniLAB has been discounted and was forked by MB-Lab.
ManuelbastioniLAB VS MakeHuman
Is ManuelbastioniLAB a good alternative to MakeHuman?
Comments about ManuelbastioniLAB as an Alternative to MakeHuman

Hype
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
Positive comment •Sep 27, 2018
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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

Poseit
Poseit is a mobile app that allow you to pose a wooden mannequin to facilitate and help you drawing or preview the human figure.
10 Poseit alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Poseit Features
Posing
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Poseit VS MakeHuman
Is Poseit a good alternative to MakeHuman?
- Poseit is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MakeHuman.
- Poseit is Freemium and ProprietaryMakeHuman is Free and Open Source

Zmodeler
ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.
69 Zmodeler alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
Zmodeler VS MakeHuman
Is Zmodeler a good alternative to MakeHuman?

3D Faceworx
Created a 3D model from photos with two standard front and side view of a head, the user has to various reference points and contours for the face, nose, ears, etc.
33 3D Faceworx alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
3D Faceworx VS MakeHuman
Is 3D Faceworx a good alternative to MakeHuman?