OpenFX Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like OpenFX

OpenFX is described as 'Open-source, free modeling and animation studio, distributed under the GNU General Public License' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenFX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best OpenFX alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenFX are MakeHuman, Wings 3D, Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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OpenFX alternatives page was last updated Aug 27, 2019
  1. Blender icon
     1658 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.

    145 Blender alternatives
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top Blender Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil
    Blender iconOpenFX Icon

    Blender VS OpenFX

    Is Blender a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
    • 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
  2. MakeHuman icon
     132 likes

    MakeHuman is an interactive modelling tool for creating realistic 3D human characters. These models can be exported to several computer graphics and animation platforms including Blender, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, OpenSim and Second Life.

    49 MakeHuman alternatives
    MakeHuman screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MakeHuman Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Texture painting
    5.  Club Recommendation
    MakeHuman iconOpenFX Icon

    MakeHuman VS OpenFX

    Is MakeHuman a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
  3. Wings 3D icon
     114 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.

    53 Wings 3D alternatives
    Modeling by Jove Chiere

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wings 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping
    Wings 3D iconOpenFX Icon

    Wings 3D VS OpenFX

    Is Wings 3D a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
  4. Autodesk Maya icon
     147 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.

    66 Autodesk Maya alternatives
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform
    Autodesk Maya iconOpenFX Icon

    Autodesk Maya VS OpenFX

    Is Autodesk Maya a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenFX.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryOpenFX is Free and Open Source
  5. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
     146 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.

    86 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones
    Autodesk 3ds Max iconOpenFX Icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS OpenFX

    Is Autodesk 3ds Max a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
  6. Bforartists icon
     32 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.

    77 Bforartists alternatives
    Splash

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Motion Capture
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Parametric Modeling
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for Layers
    Bforartists iconOpenFX Icon

    Bforartists VS OpenFX

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  7. VRoid Studio icon
     24 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’...

    50 VRoid Studio alternatives
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom characters
    2.  Character database
    3.  Artwork
    4.  3D design
    5.  VR support
    6.  Customize avatar
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  3D Sculpting
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Parametric Modeling
    VRoid Studio iconOpenFX Icon

    VRoid Studio VS OpenFX

    Is VRoid Studio a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
    • 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
  8. Sketchfab icon
     33 likes

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

    82 Sketchfab alternatives
    Browse a huge archive of content

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Sketchfab Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Built-in viewer
    3.  Embeddable
    4.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    5.  WebGL
    6.  API Integration
    7.  Online Sharing
    Sketchfab iconOpenFX Icon

    Sketchfab VS OpenFX

    Is Sketchfab a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
    • Sketchfab is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenFX.

    • Sketchfab is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenFX is Free and Open Source
  9. Houdini icon
     36 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.
    51 Houdini alternatives
    Houdini screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Houdini Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  3D Sculpting
    5.  3D Renderer
    Houdini iconOpenFX Icon

    Houdini VS OpenFX

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  10. TouchDesigner icon
     9 likes

    TouchDesigner is a complete authoring tool for building interactive 3D art, visualizations, prototypes and UIs. Derivative makes and supports TouchDesigner and offers their services to do custom production using TouchDesigner.

    36 TouchDesigner alternatives
    Sample project screen

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TouchDesigner Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Interactive Visualization
    TouchDesigner iconOpenFX Icon

    TouchDesigner VS OpenFX

    Is TouchDesigner a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
  11. Lumion icon
     11 likes

    Lumion is a real-time 3D visualization tool for making movies and still shots of architecture, planning and design. It is also possible to give live demonstrations.

    45 Lumion alternatives
    Lumion screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Lumion Features

    1.  3D Renderer
    Lumion iconOpenFX Icon

    Lumion VS OpenFX

    Is Lumion a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
  12. Vue icon
     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.

    64 Vue alternatives
    vue final

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Vue Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Procedurally generated
    Vue iconOpenFX Icon

    Vue VS OpenFX

    Is Vue a good alternative to OpenFX?
     
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