Autodesk Maya AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CAD Software

The best CAD alternative to Autodesk Maya is Plasticity. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try K-3D or Gmsh. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Maya and five of them are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to Autodesk Maya are Rhinoceros and RealFlow.

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  1. Plasticity icon
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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    21 Plasticity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Rhinoceros icon
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    Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware.

    59 Rhinoceros alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. K-3D icon
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    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  4. RealFlow icon
     8 likes

    RealFlow is a stand-alone application for fluid and dynamics simulation that allows easy, intuitive control and visualization of the behaviour of fluids and rigid bodies, and their interaction with a surrounding environment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Gmsh icon
     15 likes

    Gmsh is a 3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

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    • Gmsh is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Maya is Paid and Proprietary
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