Autodesk Maya AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Painting Apps

The best 3D Painting alternative to Autodesk Maya is Autodesk 3ds Max. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Hexagon or Artist3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Maya and seven of them are 3D Painting Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Painting App alternatives to Autodesk Maya are Metasequoia, Curvy 3D, Sculptura and Putty3D.

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  1. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
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    Professional-grade software designed for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, equipped with comprehensive tools for creating detailed worlds. Widely used across film, TV, games, and design projects, it includes the powerful Arnold renderer, offering artistic control over scenes and characters.

    82 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Metasequoia icon
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    Metasequoia is a polygon modeler for 3DCG and game development. It provides you efficient modeling works. It is very easy to use and learn, and even a beginner of 3DCG will be able to manage it one day.

    19 Metasequoia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Metasequoia as an Alternative to Autodesk Maya
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    Metasequoia is only for modeling, not animation.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Metasequoia is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Maya is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Hexagon icon
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    Hexagon delivers all the tools a graphic artist needs to create complete, detailed, textured 3D models ready to be rendered.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Hexagon as an Alternative to Autodesk Maya
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    Hexagon is only for modeling, not animation.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Hexagon is Free and ProprietaryAutodesk Maya is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Curvy 3D icon
     6 likes

    3D modelling software for artists. An easy to pick up, fast, non-technical modelling tool, ideal for first time 3D modellers. Draw in 3D, Sculpt and Paint.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  5. Sculptura icon
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    With an advanced clay engine and artist-tested tools, Sculptura is the most intuitive and powerful 3D sculpting app ever designed for your iPad. Sculpt engaging characters, ghastly monsters, or even intriguing abstract art anywhere you are.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  6. Putty3D icon
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    SCULPT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

    Putty is the best 3D sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts on the go. Whether you’re on holiday, on the train or just relaxing on the couch, Putty 3D is your perfect companion.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Artist3D icon
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    Artist3D is an extraordinarily easy-to-use 3D polygon modeling tool. It works completely without forms, pull-down menus, pop-up menus and text input. Only one modeling window covers each operation function. Less than 30 operation elements control the active interaction options.

    46 Artist3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
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