Open Source Rhinoceros AlternativesTop 3D Modelers & CAD Software like Rhinoceros

The best open source alternative to Rhinoceros is Blender. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Rhinoceros and eight of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Rhinoceros are FreeCAD, Bforartists, K-3D and Gmsh.

Rhinoceros alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be CAD Software or 3D Painting Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Rhinoceros.

Rhinoceros

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Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point...

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Blender
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152 Blender alternatives
Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and motion tracking.
- - Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rhinoceros.
- - Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rhinoceros.
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Blender Features
1. 3D SculptingBlender offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Blender, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsBlender can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Animation RiggingBlender supports bone structures to manipulate a 3D model like a puppet for animation.
5. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Blender to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
6. Ad-freeBlender doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Node BasedBlender supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
8. LightweightBlender consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Blender.
Real time rendering
Community-based
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3D Renderer
Texture painting
Grease Pencil
2D and 3D physics
Rendering
Rendering with graphics card
Comments about Blender as a Alternative to Rhinoceros
Most users think Blender is a great Rhinoceros alternative.
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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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Except the interfarce to control Dimensions, Blender can do everything that Rhino can do + Blender renders life like + Blender functions similar to T spline
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Its not a NURBS modeling software
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Troy McConaghy
Blender does support NURBS now, but that's not the default.
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Blender is a good tool, but it's not based on nurbs surface. I think it only should be used for media creation(game, video footage, movies...), not design product or industrial thing. (NEVER USE this tool for design something have to came out real life)
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FreeCAD
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104 FreeCAD alternatives
FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...
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FreeCAD Features
1. Parametric ModelingFreeCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. Procedural ModelingFreeCAD can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeCAD without registration.
4. Ad-freeFreeCAD doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineFreeCAD can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Support for LayersFreeCAD supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. PortableFreeCAD can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
8. No TrackingFreeCAD will not track you or use your personal data.
Drawing 2D
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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Parametric
Windows XP Compatibility
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Portable Linux
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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.
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Bforartists Features
1. Motion CaptureYou can capture and modify/animate faces, gestures, movements or objects within the Bforartists.
2. 3D SculptingBforartists offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Bforartists, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Ad-freeBforartists doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeBforartists supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. LightweightBforartists consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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K-3D
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PortableApps.com
52 K-3D alternatives
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.
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K-3D Features
1. PortableK-3D can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
According to the official website k-3d.org :The latest "source code" release is from November 2015. And the latest binary executable release is even older. According to its Sourceforge page ( https://sourceforge.net/projects/k3d/files/K-3D Win32 Binaries/ ), latest release is from june 2010.

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Gmsh
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31 Gmsh alternatives
Gmsh is a 3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities.
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Gmsh Features
FEM
Ayam
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4 Ayam alternatives
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.
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Sverchok
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CAD Software
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Blender
8 Sverchok alternatives
verchok is a powerful parametric tool for architects, allowing geometry to be programmed visually with nodes. Mesh and geometry programming consists of combining basic elements such as:
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Sverchok Features
1. Parametric ModelingSverchok can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
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Dead Deer
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118 Dead Deer alternatives
Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.
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Dead Deer Features
3D Game Engine
Creating 3D objects
2D Game Engine