Free Rhinoceros Alternatives3D 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, Shapr3D and Bforartists.

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  1. Blender icon
     1868 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.

    159 Blender alternatives

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    • Since 1994

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3
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  2. FreeCAD icon
     535 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.

    149 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  3. Autodesk Fusion icon
     48 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.

    72 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  4. Shapr3D icon
     32 likes

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

    59 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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  5. Bforartists icon
     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.

    76 Bforartists alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS
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  6. SolidCraft icon
     4 likes

    SolidCraft is an open-source parametric 3D CAD application written in pure Rust. Sketch on a plane, constrain and dimension the sketch, turn profiles into solids with features on a timeline, and change a parameter to watch the whole timeline rebuild.

    50 SolidCraft alternatives

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    • New

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  7. Vectary icon
     13 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Figma
    • Sketch
    • WebGL
    • madewitharkit
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    Create 3D UI in Vectary
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  8. CAD Sketcher icon
     11 likes

    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    62 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Blender
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  9. Sverchok icon
     5 likes

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

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    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Blender
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  10. Zmodeler icon
     7 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.

    63 Zmodeler alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. K-3D icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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