Free Poser AlternativesTop 3D Modelers and other similar apps like Poser

The best free alternative to Poser is MakeHuman, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Poser and 14 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Poser are DAZ 3D, DesignDoll, VRoid Studio and Mixamo.

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  1. MakeHuman icon

    MakeHuman

     137 likes

    Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

    47 MakeHuman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MakeHuman as an Alternative to Poser
    Top Positive Comment
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    0

    it creates 3d humanoid characters

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    You can't actually POSE in this program. It only has a few built-in poses, which you can't edit.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MakeHuman is Free and Open SourcePoser is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DAZ 3D icon

    DAZ 3D

     38 likes

    Manipulate fully rigged 3D figures with morphing, clothing, and accessories using an intuitive toolkit. Create hyper-realistic or cartoon scenes, customize characters, export work to other platforms, and access a broad asset library for detailed animations and illustration.

    28 DAZ 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about DAZ 3D as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive
    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DAZ 3D is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
  4. DesignDoll icon

    DesignDoll

     32 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about DesignDoll as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    It allows you to create and pose a character. It's really easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DesignDoll is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. VRoid Studio icon

    VRoid Studio

     26 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’...

    47 VRoid Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Steam
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    Comments about VRoid Studio as an Alternative to Poser
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    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • VRoid Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
    • VRoid Studio is LightweightPoser is not according to our users
  7. Mixamo icon

    Mixamo

     6 likes

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

    11 Mixamo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Mesh2Motion icon

    Mesh2Motion

     1 like

    Bring Your 3D Models to Life. Mesh2Motion is a FREE & open-source web application to animate your 3D models. Supports humanoid, four-legged, and bird creatures.

    5 Mesh2Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Poseit icon

    Poseit

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    Poseit is a mobile app that allow you to pose a wooden mannequin to facilitate and help you drawing or preview the human figure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Magic Poser icon

    Magic Poser

     6 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ManuelbastioniLAB

     9 likes

    The aim of ManuelbastioniLAB is to bring you a set of advanced tools to turn your Blender in a powerful laboratory for realistic humanoid characters creation.

    6 ManuelbastioniLAB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Xnalara icon

    Xnalara

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Xnalara as an Alternative to Poser
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Xnalara is Free and ProprietaryPoser is Paid and Proprietary
  15. Maverick Model 3D icon

    Maverick Model 3D

     1 like

    Maverick Model 3D is a triangle-based 3D model editor that supports a variety of geometry manipulation tools, texturing, and skeletal and vertex frame animations. There is a help manual included.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
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