OpenFX Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like OpenFX

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   Blender

    1743 likes

   A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

   139 Blender alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • Haiku
   • Steam
   • Flatpak
   • Snapcraft

   

   

   

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   • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenFX.

   • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenFX.

   • Blender is Free and Open SourceOpenFX is also Free and Open Source
   • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenFX is not according to our users
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   MakeHuman

    137 likes

   Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

   48 MakeHuman alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

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   Wings 3D

    118 likes

   Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

   It is possible to assign materials, vertex color, UV coordinates and textures, but there will be improvements in those features before Wings goes 1.0.

   There is no support in Wings for doing animations.

   50 Wings 3D alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   Autodesk Maya

   Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

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   Autodesk Maya

    149 likes

   Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

   61 Autodesk Maya alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Subscription
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenFX.

   • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryOpenFX is Free and Open Source
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   Autodesk 3ds Max

    147 likes

   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

   • Pay once
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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   Bforartists

    34 likes

   Bforartists is a complete 3D suite to create 3D content. It offers you the full 3D art pipeline to create game graphics, prerendered movies and stills.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Haiku
   • AmigaOS
   • MorphOS

   

   

   

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    VRoid Studio

     26 likes

    VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’...

    47 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • Japan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam

    

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    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to OpenFX.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenFX is Free and Open Source
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightOpenFX is not according to our users
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    Houdini

     40 likes

    Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:

    • Modeling - All standard geometry entities including Polygons, (Hierarchical) NURBs/Bezier Curves/Patches & Trims, Metaballs
    • Animation - Keyframed animation and raw channel manipulation (CHOPs), motion captur.

    48 Houdini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    Sketchfab

     33 likes

    Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins.

    77 Sketchfab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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    • Sketchfab is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenFX.

    • Sketchfab is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenFX is Free and Open Source
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    Art of Illusion

     30 likes

    Art of Illusion is a free, open source 3D modelling and rendering studio. It is written entirely in Java, and should be usable on any Java Virtual Machine which is compatible with Java 5 or later.

    33 Art of Illusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    Vue

     29 likes

    Create vast expanses of terrains, add trees, select the best point of view and render hyper-realistic images of your landscapes in moody atmospheres... in a few mouse clicks.

    62 Vue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

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    MagicaCSG

     4 likes

    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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