MakeHuman Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to MakeHuman for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to MakeHuman and ten of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MakeHuman are Bforartists, ManuelbastioniLAB, Art of Illusion and Human Generator.

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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.

    139 Blender alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    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.
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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
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedMakeHuman is not according to our users
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    Bforartists

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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.

    72 Bforartists alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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  4. ManuelbastioniLAB icon

    ManuelbastioniLAB

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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

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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
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    Art of Illusion

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    Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with Java 5 or later.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Human Generator icon

    Human Generator

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    When you create a new human in Human Generator, you first choose a starting human. These are versatile starting points to customize to your liking. In Human Generator V2 we increased from 6 starting humans to a new total of 37!

    6 Human Generator alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
  7. LipService w/LBrush for Maya icon

    LipService w/LBrush for Maya

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    LipService is a powerful multi-resolution subdivision surface sculpting, rigging and animation system built into a Maya plugin.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Autodesk Maya
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    Dead Deer

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    Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.

    106 Dead Deer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. AC3D icon

    AC3D

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    AC3D is one of the longest established 3D design software programs available today. In development from 1994 and commercially available since 1996, AC3D has grown to become a highly regarded and popular program.

    48 AC3D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Topogun

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    TopoGun is a stand-alone resurfacing, and maps baking application. The resurfacing functions in TopoGun will help you modify and/or recreate the edgeflow of your digital 3D models. The maps baking functions, will help you bake various types of texture maps from your high...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Maverick Model 3D icon

    Maverick Model 3D

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    Maverick Model 3D is a triangle-based 3D model editor that supports a variety of geometry manipulation tools, texturing, and skeletal and vertex frame animations. There is a help manual included.

    46 Maverick Model 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
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