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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  1. PUPPICAD icon
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    PUPPICAD is a free Computational Design and Engineering Development Environment. PUPPICAD features over 3000 different node types, for visual programming, mathematics and computational geometry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. Ayam icon
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    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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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
  3. ARTCLIP-3D icon
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    Brings 2D & 3D creation to life with 3 modules covering vector creation, 3D reliefs and machining.

    16 ARTCLIP-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Artist3D icon
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    Artist3D is an extraordinarily easy-to-use 3D polygon modeling tool. It works completely without forms, pull-down menus, pop-up menus and text input. Only one modeling window covers each operation function. Less than 30 operation elements control the active interaction options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
  5. Pointshop3D icon
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    Pointshop3D is a system for interactive shape and appearance editing of 3D point-sampled geometry. By generalizing conventional 2D pixel editors, it supports a great variety of different interaction techniques to alter shape and appearance of 3D point models, including cleaning...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. TYPE EDIT icon
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    TYPE EDIT is an artistic CAD/CAM software for milling applications. Cut, Engrave & Design in Brass, Steel, Wood with high level of details using vector edition. With 400+ powerful features spread within 3 interactive modules, TYPE EDIT is a concentrate of vector edition...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Gmsh icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Polydust icon
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    Polydust is a 3D modeling app made for iPad. For low poly, polygonal and voxel graphics. Create beautiful models with powerful operations and modifiers.

    75 Polydust alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
     
  9. ShapeWorks is an innovative and extremely beginner friendly program for effortless 3D digital sculpting. Its fluid interface enables artists to quickly give shape to there imagination. No need to go through several hoops, hassles to remember several key shortcuts and tire...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  10. Compatibility DLL for running Blender 3.x on Windows 7 and a patch to modify the Blender source to use it.

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  11. VoidWorld icon
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    VoidWorld is a 3D modeling and animation tool. It provides a wide range of tools.

    53 VoidWorld alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Putty3D icon
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    SCULPT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

    Putty is the best 3D sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts on the go. Whether you’re on holiday, on the train or just relaxing on the couch, Putty 3D is your perfect companion.

    18 Putty3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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