Silo Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Silo

Silo is described as 'Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting, re-topologization, and more' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Silo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Silo alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Silo are SketchUp, Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D and Autodesk 3ds Max.

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Silo Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting,...

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Silo alternatives page was last updated Sep 17, 2018
  1. Blender icon
     1673 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.

    143 Blender alternatives
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak

    Top Blender Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil
    Blender iconSilo Icon

    Blender VS Silo

    Is Blender a good alternative to Silo?
     
    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Silo.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Silo.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceSilo is Paid and Proprietary
  2. SketchUp icon
     551 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    164 SketchUp alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based
    SketchUp iconSilo Icon

    SketchUp VS Silo

    Is SketchUp a good alternative to Silo?
     
    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Silo.

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietarySilo is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Autodesk Maya icon
     147 likes

    Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

    64 Autodesk Maya alternatives
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform
    Autodesk Maya iconSilo Icon

    Autodesk Maya VS Silo

    Is Autodesk Maya a good alternative to Silo?
     
    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Silo.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietarySilo is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Wings 3D icon
     114 likes

    Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

    It is possible to assign materials, vertex color, UV coordinates and textures, but there will be improvements in those features before Wings goes 1.0.

    There is no support in Wings for doing animations.

    51 Wings 3D alternatives
    Modeling by Jove Chiere

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wings 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping
    Wings 3D iconSilo Icon

    Wings 3D VS Silo

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  5. Autodesk 3ds Max icon
     147 likes

    Professional-grade software designed for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, equipped with comprehensive tools for creating detailed worlds. Widely used across film, TV, games, and design projects, it includes the powerful Arnold renderer, offering artistic control over scenes and characters.

    84 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones
    Autodesk 3ds Max iconSilo Icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS Silo

    Is Autodesk 3ds Max a good alternative to Silo?
     
  6. ZBrush icon
     81 likes

    Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

    56 ZBrush alternatives
    ZBrush screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Handwriting recognition
    ZBrush iconSilo Icon

    ZBrush VS Silo

    Is ZBrush a good alternative to Silo?
     
    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to Silo.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietarySilo is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ZBrush is LightweightSilo is not according to our users
  7. Bforartists icon
     32 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.

    75 Bforartists alternatives
    Splash

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • MorphOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Motion Capture
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Parametric Modeling
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for Layers
    Bforartists iconSilo Icon

    Bforartists VS Silo

    Is Bforartists a good alternative to Silo?
     
  8. Cinema 4D icon
     82 likes

    CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...

    49 Cinema 4D alternatives
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Cinema 4D Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Procedural Modeling
    Cinema 4D iconSilo Icon

    Cinema 4D VS Silo

    Is Cinema 4D a good alternative to Silo?
     
  9. Sketchfab icon
     33 likes

    Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins.

    80 Sketchfab alternatives
    Browse a huge archive of content

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Sketchfab Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Embeddable
    5.  API Integration
    6.  Online Sharing
    Sketchfab iconSilo Icon

    Sketchfab VS Silo

    Is Sketchfab a good alternative to Silo?
     
  10. Rhinoceros icon
     31 likes

    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.

    62 Rhinoceros alternatives
    Rhinoceros screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Nurb Surfacing
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Procedural Modeling
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  3D Sculpting
    8.  Portable
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    Rhinoceros iconSilo Icon

    Rhinoceros VS Silo

    Is Rhinoceros a good alternative to Silo?
     
  11. Autodesk Mudbox icon
     20 likes

    Autodesk Mudbox offers tools for creating detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets. It features an efficient layer workflow that allows blending, masking, and more, and has a familiar interface for sculpting and texture painting. Ideal for professional 3D modeling tasks.

    52 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives
    Autodesk Mudbox screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Autodesk Mudbox Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Texturing
    Autodesk Mudbox iconSilo Icon

    Autodesk Mudbox VS Silo

    Is Autodesk Mudbox a good alternative to Silo?
     
  12. Assetforge icon
     7 likes

    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    126 Assetforge alternatives
    Assetforge screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Assetforge Features

    1.  Building blocks
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    Assetforge iconSilo Icon

    Assetforge VS Silo

    Is Assetforge a good alternative to Silo?
     
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