Rhinoceros AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to Rhinoceros is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Rhinoceros and many of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to Rhinoceros are FreeCAD, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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    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.

    139 Blender alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Rhinoceros
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    Can't stop laughing. As NURBS was the main concern ("don't use for real life" posted anypoop) and is now fully integrated, what else but snobbery could keep easy-payers wasting money on a proprietary software?

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    Top Negative Comment
    Iaian7
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    I really like Blender, but it's not a Computer Aided Design application. While it's slowly supporting more procedural workflows, in no way is it a direct replacement for Rhino3D or any other CAD program.

    Troy McConaghy
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    Blender does support NURBS now, but that's not the default.

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    • Most users think Blender is a great Rhinoceros alternative.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rhinoceros.

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

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable and Privacy focusedRhinoceros is not according to our users
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    FreeCAD

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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    FreeCAD interface is less intuitive than some of the alternatives, but it mostly works. Overlapping fillet operations, however, can break down where other CAD software operates just fine. FreeCAD should be ok for simpler projects.

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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeCAD is a great Rhinoceros alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
  4. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

     555 likes
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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    165 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    Both are used for say interior/exterior design and both have v-ray render plugin (separate buy)

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    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryRhinoceros is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Autodesk Fusion

    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 pri...

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    SOLIDWORKS

     88 likes
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    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    102 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • Windows
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  7. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

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    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.

    82 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. Autodesk Maya icon

    Autodesk Maya

     149 likes
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    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.

    61 Autodesk Maya alternatives

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  10. Autodesk Fusion icon

    Autodesk Fusion

     44 likes
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    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.

    44 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

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    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
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    Cinema 4D

     84 likes
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    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...

    47 Cinema 4D alternatives

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    Bforartists

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    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.

    72 Bforartists alternatives

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    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
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  13. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Shapr3D is the most popular iPad alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
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    MoI - Moment of Inspiration

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    MoI’s sleek intuitive UI blends a fluid easy workflow with powerful tools, making it the perfect choice for someone who has been frustrated with the complexity of existing CAD tools.

    18 MoI - Moment of Inspiration alternatives

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    • Pay once
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    MoI uses the same 3dm file as rhino and NURBS design. The UI is easier to navigate so you do not have to spend ages looking for the right command, moreover it can be easily customized. You can add shortcuts and run scripts if you need additional features and use the forum to get any help you might need. I used rhino since version 2.0 but prefer Moi because is more design focused. It does not have an internal render engine, but there are plenty available nowadays.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks MoI - Moment of Inspiration is a great Rhinoceros alternative.

    • MoI - Moment of Inspiration is Paid and ProprietaryRhinoceros is also Paid and Proprietary
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