Free Rhinoceros AlternativesTop 3D Modelers & CAD Software like Rhinoceros

The best free alternative to Rhinoceros is Blender, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Rhinoceros and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Rhinoceros are FreeCAD, Autodesk Fusion, Bforartists and Shapr3D.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1747 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.

    140 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Rhinoceros
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    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?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Iaian7
    1

    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
    -1

    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

     471 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Iaian7
    Positive
    1

    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. Autodesk Fusion icon

    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.

    44 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
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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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    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.

    73 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
    Splash
     
  7. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

     30 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     

    • Shapr3D is the most popular iPad alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Vectary icon

    Vectary

     12 likes

    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    38 Vectary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Create 3D UI in Vectary
     

    • Vectary is the most popular SaaS alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • Vectary is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
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    Sverchok

     5 likes

    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    Sverchok running Topologic nodes
     
  12. Zmodeler icon

    Zmodeler

     8 likes

    ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.

    64 Zmodeler alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Main window with mesh
     
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    Comments about Zmodeler as an Alternative to Rhinoceros
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    Zanoza is a low-poly modeller, lacking all the surface modelling capabilities available in Rhino.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Zmodeler is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
  14. K-3D icon

    K-3D

     31 likes

    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
     
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    Ayam

     7 likes

    Ayam is a free 3D modelling environment for the RenderMan interface, distributed under the BSD licence. This means that neither the author nor any contributors make money out of this software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    FloatingWindows GUI, Linux/X11, Modelling a Toy Horse
     
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