MakeHuman AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to MakeHuman 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 many of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to MakeHuman are SketchUp, Bforartists, DAZ 3D and VRoid Studio.

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  1. Blender icon
     1775 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

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

    169 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  3. Bforartists icon
     33 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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
     
  4. DAZ 3D icon
     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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. VRoid Studio icon
     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’...

    49 VRoid Studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
     
  6. DesignDoll icon
     33 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Poser icon
     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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  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • iClone
     
  9. 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.

    9 Character Creator 3 alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. Mixamo icon
     7 likes

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

    11 Mixamo alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  11. Magic Poser icon
     8 likes

    Magic Poser is a ground-breaking app that allows you to easily pose ANY number of 3D human art models with props in any way you want! A must-have app for drawing, manga, comics, storyboarding, character design, etc.

    10 Magic Poser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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