Autodesk Maya Alternatives

Autodesk Maya is described as 'Comprehensive software for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering, trusted by top artists for films and games, with tools to enhance workflows' and is a very popular 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Maya for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Autodesk Maya alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk Maya are Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Spline and Bforartists.

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  1. 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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    Metasequoia is only for modeling, not animation.

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    • Metasequoia is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Maya is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Enscape3D icon
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    Enscape is a real-time visualization and virtual reality tool for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. It integrates design and visualization workflows across all project phases, making it the easiest and fastest way to turn models into immersive 3D...

    33 Enscape3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. picoCAD icon
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    picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using pico 8.

    129 picoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    With RenderJuice, render like the big studios. Just upload your .blend or .c4d file in your browser and start rendering. Cut down your render timelines and costs. Speed up renders by using the most powerful GPUs and algorithms from your workstation.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. 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.

    47 Hexagon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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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
  6. AC3D icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Silo icon
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    Silo Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting, re-topologization, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. 3DCrafter icon
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    3DCrafter (formerly 3D Canvas) is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. OpenFX icon
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    OpenFX is an open-source, free modeling and animation studio, distributed under the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Gmsh icon
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    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.

    30 Gmsh alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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
  11. DX Studio icon
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    DX Studio combines the latest in real time 3D graphics technology from industry and gaming with rapid application development tools in a powerful 3d engine.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. VoidWorld icon
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    VoidWorld is a 3D modeling and animation tool. It provides a wide range of tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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