Rhinoceros Alternatives

Rhinoceros is described as 'Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS* curves, surfaces, and solids, point clouds, and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size beyond those of your hardware' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Rhinoceros for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Rhinoceros alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rhinoceros are FreeCAD, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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Rhinoceros alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or 3D Painting Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, iPad and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Rhinoceros.
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  1. Plasticity icon
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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    20 Plasticity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Vectary icon
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    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Vectary is the most popular SaaS alternative to Rhinoceros.

    • Vectary is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
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    Unifies product concepting, modeling, and surface refinement with subdivisional modeling, automated mesh surfacing, algorithmic tools, immersive VR design, assembly management, VRED integration, and seamless collaboration across disciplines in a single design pipeline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Alibre icon
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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    79 Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
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    RhinoDiamond is software created by jewellers for 3D jewellery design using functions that reflect the needs of goldsmiths.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Zmodeler icon
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    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
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    • Windows
     
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    Zanoza is a low-poly modeller, lacking all the surface modelling capabilities available in Rhino.

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    • Zmodeler is Freemium and ProprietaryRhinoceros is Paid and Proprietary
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    JCD is a powerful and robust jewelry design solution. Built on the ZW3D engine, it has a dynamic history, extensive jewelry tools and expanding component library. It further incorporates the Thea rendering engine to produce ultra-realistic images.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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