picoCAD Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like picoCAD

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   Blender

    1755 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.

   141 Blender alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   csgo teeqo

   Negative comment•Nov 19, 2022

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   Although a good program, it is what picoCAD combated which was simplicity

   Guest

   Negative comment•Jun 26, 2021

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   The main use case for picoCAD is its' ease of use, while Blender is the antithesis of that, being a full 3D modelling program that is far more difficult to use and learn.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Blender is Free and Open SourcepicoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
   • Blender is Customizable and Privacy focusedpicoCAD is not according to our users
2. 

   

   Natron

    209 likes

   Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...

   19 Natron alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • VFX
   • Motion Graphics

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

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   Wings 3D

    119 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.

   51 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

    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.

   62 Autodesk Maya alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   ZBrush

    83 likes

   Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

   56 ZBrush alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • iPad

   

   

   

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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.

   84 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • 3D Modeler

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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    Flowblade

     29 likes

    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    78 Flowblade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Video Editor

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    

    

    

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    Armory 3D

     33 likes

    Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.

    47 Armory 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Application type

    • Game Development

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender

    

    

    

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    Autodesk Fusion

     44 likes

    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D printing and CNC machining.

    46 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • 3D Modeler
    • CAD

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • 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.

    74 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    

    

    

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    Cinema 4D

     84 likes

    CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...

    48 Cinema 4D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • 3D Modeler

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

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    Cavalry

     11 likes

    Cavalry makes 2d animation smarter, easier and faster to produce. Design in real-time for advertising, mobile, data visualisation, web, broadcast, UI, generative art, experiential, games and more.

    16 Cavalry alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Animation Maker
    • Motion Graphics

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

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