Paint 3D Alternatives for Linux

Paint 3D is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is MyPaint, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Paint 3D and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Paint 3D are Autodesk Mudbox, Adobe Substance 3D Painter, Our Paint and Assetforge.

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Paint 3D alternatives are mainly 3D Painting Apps, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Mac + Free, Linux, Mac + 3D Modelling, 3D Painting, Mac + 3D Painting and 3D Modelling. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Paint 3D.
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  1. MyPaint icon
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    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    127 MyPaint alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
     
    • MyPaint is the most popular Linux alternative to Paint 3D.

    • MyPaint is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Paint 3D.

    • MyPaint is Free and Open SourcePaint 3D is Free and Proprietary
  2. Autodesk Mudbox icon
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    Autodesk Mudbox offers tools for creating detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets. It features an efficient layer workflow that allows blending, masking, and more, and has a familiar interface for sculpting and texture painting. Ideal for professional 3D modeling tasks.

    51 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives

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  3. Comprehensive 3D texturing tool offering advanced brushes, smart materials, real-time rendering, and versatility for both photorealism and stylized designs, making it an ideal choice for artists and designers to create lifelike, detailed assets with lighting and shadow effects.

    15 Adobe Substance 3D Painter alternatives

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    • Steam
     
  4. Our Paint icon
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    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

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    • itch.io
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    • Our Paint is the most popular Android alternative to Paint 3D.

    • Our Paint is Free and Open SourcePaint 3D is Free and Proprietary
    • Our Paint is Privacy focused and LightweightPaint 3D is not according to our users
  5. Assetforge icon
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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  6. MARI icon
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    MARI is a creative texture-painting tool that can handle extreme projects. MARI was developed at Weta Digital to handle the massively complex, highly detailed look development work demanded of the texture department by projects such as District 9, The Lovely Bones, and Avatar.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. 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.

    138 BricsCAD Shape alternatives

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