Stud.io Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Stud.io

Stud.io is described as 'Powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online experience that allows sharing and building with others' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to Stud.io for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub. The best Stud.io alternative is LeoCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stud.io are LDraw, LDCad, Bricksmith and MLCAD.

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Stud.io

3D Modeler
Freemium • Proprietary

Stud.io is a powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online...

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Stud.io alternatives page was last updated Apr 14, 2022

LeoCAD
LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models. It has an easy to use interface and currently includes over 6000 different pieces created by the LDraw community.
9 LeoCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
LeoCAD Features
Fix missing information
CAD engineering
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LeoCAD VS Stud.io
Is LeoCAD a good alternative to Stud.io?
- LeoCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Stud.io.
- LeoCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stud.io.
- LeoCAD is Free and Open SourceStud.io is Freemium and Proprietary

LDraw
LDraw is an open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. You can use it to document models you have physically built, create building instructions just like LEGO, render 3D photo realistic images of your virtual models and...
13 LDraw alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
LDraw Features
Parametric Modeling
3D Renderer
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LDraw VS Stud.io
Is LDraw a good alternative to Stud.io?

LDCad
LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.
9 LDCad alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
LDCad Features
Portable
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LDCad VS Stud.io
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Bricksmith
Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world.
9 Bricksmith alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
Bricksmith VS Stud.io
Is Bricksmith a good alternative to Stud.io?

MLCAD
MLCad (Mike's Lego CAD) is a powerful CAD system specifically designed to create building instructions as known from Lego, for your own Lego models and creations. MLCad reads and writes LDraw (a program of James Jessiman) compatible files but in an extensive window based...
8 MLCAD alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Windows
MLCAD VS Stud.io
Is MLCAD a good alternative to Stud.io?

Bricklink Studio
Studio is a desktop application that allows users to build LEGO models using virtual parts. Users will have the freedom to build anything they want with any LEGO part. By being integrated with the BrickLink catalog, Studio can do things like showing you what part colors are...
9 Bricklink Studio alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Bricklink Studio VS Stud.io
Is Bricklink Studio a good alternative to Stud.io?

Mecabricks.com
Mecabricks is the first web service to create, publish and display 3D models and 3D Renderings made with LEGO® bricks. No need to install any plugin, it simply works.
9 Mecabricks.com alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Online
Mecabricks.com Features
3D Renderer
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Mecabricks.com VS Stud.io
Is Mecabricks.com a good alternative to Stud.io?
- Mecabricks.com is the most popular Web-based alternative to Stud.io.
- Mecabricks.com is Free and ProprietaryStud.io is Freemium and Proprietary

Konstruktor
Konstruktor provides a 3D environment on your screen in which you build Lego models out of predefined bricks and other subunits. The program comes with well over a thousand pieces already available, and as you make new items you can save them as submodels and use them repeatedly...
8 Konstruktor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 0.9.0-beta1, released in January 2011, and the sourcecode are still available on Github.
Konstruktor VS Stud.io
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MakerBrane
MakerBrane is the only universal digital 3D toy builder. Build online with everything from LEGO to Meccano, K'nex, primitives and furniture. Design play sets, share them, view them in 3D in any browser. Nothing to install, it works even from school!.
9 MakerBrane alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Online
MakerBrane Features
Drag and Drop Design
Web-Based
Modular System
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MakerBrane VS Stud.io
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