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. Archipelis 3D icon
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    With Archipelis 3D, creating 3D content is accessible for everyone. No need to be an expert to create organic shapes and textured 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Curvy 3D icon
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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  3. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Blacksmith3D icon
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    Paint in 3d across texture seams with ease. Choose from clone & projection tools, paint from a photo resource, make seamless tiles, sculpt existing models with chisels or hammers or make new morphs,.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. ideaMaker icon
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    Prepare files for printing with ideaMaker, Raise3D’s powerful slicing software. The user friendly interface can prepare STL, OBJ and 3MF files within 2 clicks, while defined settings provide limitless customization for advanced users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Vectorworks icon
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    Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. 3D Object Converter, a powerful 3d polygon model translation and interactive viewing shareware tool that allows arbitrary 3d model data to be imported from external sources, exported to various industry standard 3d file formats with great accuracy and quality.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Plopp icon
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    PLOPP is a creative painting tool for cartoon-like 3D scenes without the effort that comes with professional 3D modelling programs. You can build 3D objects very easily! Just paint them in a 2D environment and PLOPP will transform them into 3D!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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  12. 3D morphing application available as a stand-alone or part of Blacksmith3D-Suite.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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