picoCAD Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like picoCAD

picoCAD is described as 'Program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using pico 8' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to picoCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best picoCAD alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like picoCAD are Natron, Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using...

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  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.

    143 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    Blender VS picoCAD

    Is Blender a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to picoCAD
     
    csgo teeqo

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

    Negative commentNov 19, 2022
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    Guest

    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.

    Negative commentJun 26, 2021
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    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to picoCAD.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourcepicoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Natron icon
     197 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...

    22 Natron alternatives
    Natron screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Natron Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Open FX Support
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Video filters
    5.  Nodal Compositing
    6.  Portable
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  No registration required
    Natron iconpicoCAD Icon

    Natron VS picoCAD

    Is Natron a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  3. 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.

    65 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    Autodesk Maya VS picoCAD

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

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietarypicoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    52 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    Wings 3D VS picoCAD

    Is Wings 3D a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  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.

    85 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS picoCAD

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  6. ZBrush icon
     80 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.

    57 ZBrush alternatives
    ZBrush screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Handwriting recognition
    ZBrush iconpicoCAD Icon

    ZBrush VS picoCAD

    Is ZBrush a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to picoCAD.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietarypicoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightpicoCAD is not according to our users
  7. Flowblade icon
     25 likes

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

    70 Flowblade alternatives
    Flowblade screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor
    Flowblade iconpicoCAD Icon

    Flowblade VS picoCAD

    Is Flowblade a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  8. Autodesk Fusion icon
     43 likes

    A comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that supports collaborative editing and cloud computation. It offers free-form modeling, data import, and toolpath generation. Free licenses are available for students, hobbyists, and startups, with seamless transition to commercial entitlements.

    38 Autodesk Fusion alternatives
    Freeform modeling & sculpting

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Autodesk Fusion Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Procedural Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  3D Sculpting
    7.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    8.  3D design
    9.  CAE
    10.  Surface Modelling
    Autodesk Fusion iconpicoCAD Icon

    Autodesk Fusion VS picoCAD

    Is Autodesk Fusion a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  9. 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.

    76 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    Bforartists VS picoCAD

    Is Bforartists a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  10. Armory 3D icon
     30 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.

    41 Armory 3D alternatives
    Armory 3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender

    Armory 3D Features

    1. Blender icon  Blender Integration
    2.  Logic Nodes
    3.  Multiplatform Export
    4.  Real-time Global Illumination
    Armory 3D iconpicoCAD Icon

    Armory 3D VS picoCAD

    Is Armory 3D a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  11. Cinema 4D icon
     82 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...

    50 Cinema 4D alternatives
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Cinema 4D Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Procedural Modeling
    Cinema 4D iconpicoCAD Icon

    Cinema 4D VS picoCAD

    Is Cinema 4D a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
  12. 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’...

    49 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 iconpicoCAD Icon

    VRoid Studio VS picoCAD

    Is VRoid Studio a good alternative to picoCAD?
     
    • VRoid Studio is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to picoCAD.

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietarypicoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightpicoCAD is not according to our users
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