Poser AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to Poser is MakeHuman, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Poser and 13 are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to Poser are DAZ 3D, DesignDoll, VRoid Studio and Mixamo.

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Poser is a 3D rendering software package for the posing, animating and rendering of 3D polymesh human and animal figures.

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Poser alternatives page was last updated Nov 2, 2022
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  1. MakeHuman icon

    MakeHuman

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    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.

    47 MakeHuman alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    MakeHuman Features

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

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    Comments about MakeHuman as an Alternative to Poser
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Mar 22, 2016
    0

    it creates 3d humanoid characters

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Jan 8, 2018
    6

    You can't actually POSE in this program. It only has a few built-in poses, which you can't edit.

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    Guest
    Negative •Feb 11, 2020
    0

    No posing or perspective view. It's just for generating human models quickly for use in other software.

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    • Some users think MakeHuman is a great Poser alternative, some don't.

    • MakeHuman is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Poser.

    • MakeHuman is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Poser.

    • MakeHuman is Free and Open SourcePoser is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DAZ 3D icon

    DAZ 3D

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    DAZ Studio is a 3D software developed by DAZ Productions, specifically designed for the manipulation of pre-existing models and figures, as opposed to creating them from scratch. Its primary target audience consists of users keen on posing human figures for illustrations and...

    27 DAZ 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DAZ 3D screenshot 1

    DAZ 3D Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Posing
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Ray Tracing
    5.  3D Renderer
    6.  Rendering with graphics card

    DAZ 3D VS Poser

     
    Comments about DAZ 3D as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 4, 2018
    1

    A much more modern interface that is customizable so you can assign keyboard shortcuts and mouse buttons to match those of other programs in your pipeline

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    • Most users think DAZ 3D is a great Poser alternative.

    • DAZ 3D is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    DesignDoll

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    Create a personalized sketch doll and make it pose. Design Doll allows the manipulation of sketch doll 3D models and the use of custom models and props imported from other programs or bought from its own marketplace.

    18 DesignDoll alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DesignDoll screenshot 1

    DesignDoll Features

    1.  Posing
    2.  3D Poser
    3.  Sketch

    DesignDoll VS Poser

     
    Comments about DesignDoll as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 17, 2019
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    It allows you to create and pose a character. It's really easy to use.

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    • Most users think DesignDoll is a great Poser alternative.

    • DesignDoll is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    DAZ 3D

    DAZ Studio is a 3D software developed by DAZ Productions, specifically designed for the manipulation of pre-existing models and figures, as opposed to creating them from scratch. Its primary target audience consists of users keen...

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    VRoid Studio

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    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’...

    48 VRoid Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
    VRoid Studio screenshot 1

    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 VS Poser

     
    Comments about VRoid Studio as an Alternative to Poser
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    Negative •Jun 30, 2022
    0

    nothing like poser... its literally just make human but anime

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    • Some users think VRoid Studio is a great Poser alternative, some don't.

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

    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightPoser is not according to our users
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    Mixamo

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    Animated 3D characters. No 3D knowledge required. Rapidly create, rig and animate unique characters for design projects.

    9 Mixamo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mixamo screenshot 1

    Mixamo Features

    1.  Animation Rigging
    2.  Posing

    Mixamo VS Poser

     

    • Mixamo is the most popular Web-based alternative to Poser.

    • Mixamo is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    MB-Lab

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    MB-Lab is a Blender addon that creates humanoid characters. It's a community developed and supported project based on the original ManuelbastioniLAB.

    6 MB-Lab alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    MB-Lab Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Uv mapping

    MB-Lab VS Poser

     
  10. Magic Poser icon

    Magic Poser

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    Magic Poser is a ground-breaking app that allows you to easily pose ANY number of 3D human art models with props in any way you want! A must-have app for drawing, manga, comics, storyboarding, character design, etc.

    10 Magic Poser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Magic Poser Features

    1.  Posing

    Magic Poser VS Poser

     
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    Xnalara

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    XnaPosingStudio is a "XNA Model Viewer" and 3D posing software based on (and compatible to) XNALara, for any 3D character. With a rather rudimentary way to make a keyframe animation. Free of charge.

    14 Xnalara alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xnalara screenshot 1

    Xnalara VS Poser

     
    Comments about Xnalara as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive •Sep 16, 2017
    0

    It does the job very well and you have many other options for custom skybox, lightsource and more

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    • Xnalara is Free and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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    AccuRIG

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    A free automatic character rigging software.

    9 AccuRIG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AccuRIG Features

    1.  Animation Rigging
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Procedural Modeling

    AccuRIG VS Poser

     
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