Microsoft 3D Builder Alternatives

Apps similar to Microsoft 3D Builder include SketchUp. It's paid, but OpenSCAD and FluidCAD are free. Other options are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Onshape and ZBrush. There's no shortage of 3D Modelers like Microsoft 3D Builder, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. Sculptopa icon
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    Sculptopa is a browser-based mesh editing tool designed as a lightweight alternative to desktop tools like Meshmixer and Blender. It focuses on practical workflows such as cleaning, repairing, sculpting and preparing STL and mesh files without requiring local installs or GPU hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  2. Shapiful icon
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    Designing your own 3D models no longer has to feel complicated or time-consuming. With our online creation platform, anyone can design, personalize, and export 3D printable files directly in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. Polydust icon
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    Polydust is a 3D modeling app made for iPad. For low poly, polygonal and voxel graphics. Create beautiful models with powerful operations and modifiers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
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  4. SDF 3D icon
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    SDF features a standard toolset of modelling functions and high-resolution export for 3D Printers (STL Format). SDF uses the SoftEdge© modelling technique which is memory efficient and adapted to mobile devices respecting their memory and CPU limitations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. For more than 30 years, we have been producing solutions for the needs of professionals from different professional disciplines. With the agile software development philosophy, we aim to develop continuously in line with user needs and expectations.

    112 NetCAD GIS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Spin 3D converts between STL, 3DS, 3DP, 3MF, OBJ and PLY mesh file formats. No matter which program you use to create your 3D models and 3D designs, you can convert to your desired output format.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Bentley icon
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    Bentley Architecture is an advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use architectural building information modeling (BIM) application that empowers architects and designers to create with unlimited freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    quick3d - A Universal 3D File Format Viewer and Converter. quick3D software products provide 3D file format viewing and converting solutions. An expansive set of 3D file format types are supported for viewing and translating.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. Reverse engineer physical parts into digital parametric CAD models with the most comprehensive reverse-engineering software, combining history-based CAD with 3D scan data processing.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  11. Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. ShapeWorks is an innovative and extremely beginner friendly program for effortless 3D digital sculpting. Its fluid interface enables artists to quickly give shape to there imagination. No need to go through several hoops, hassles to remember several key shortcuts and tire...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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