3D modeling software
Alternatives to SelfCAD
The tools Specifiction weighs against SelfCAD, from its list of 3d modeling software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
- 01 Rhino 3D
Rhino 3D suits desktop users who need parametric modeling, animation, rendering, or 3D print export on Windows or macOS.
From $95/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.5 Visit Specs - 02
ZBrush ZBrush suits people looking for 3D sculpting, modeling and rendering tools, including users who want an iPad option or desktop software.
Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · API9.3 Visit Specs - 03
Meshy Meshy is aimed at 3D artists, game developers, and 3D printing hobbyists.
From $20/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.3 Visit Specs - 04
Tripo AI Tripo suits people creating 3D assets for rendering, games, animation, 3D printing, or e-commerce, as well as developers integrating 3D generation into products.
From $4.58/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · Android9.3 Visit Specs - 05
Houdini Houdini suits 3D artists and technical teams working in film, television, games, motion graphics, virtual reality or synthetic data.
From $7.92/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux9.2 Visit Specs - 06
SketchUp SketchUp suits people who need 3D design tools across web, iOS, or Windows, as well as eligible schools looking for a free education tier.
From $0.90/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS9.2 Visit Specs - 07 Autodesk Mudbox
Mudbox suits 3D artists in professional VFX and game studios who need sculpting, texture painting, retopology, or 3D print export.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API9.2 Visit Specs - 08
Onshape Onshape suits people who need parametric 3D CAD and collaborative design access through a browser or mobile app.
From $125/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android9.1 Visit Specs - 09
Shapr3D Shapr3D suits people doing 3D CAD modeling who need direct or history-based parametric tools and CAD file exchange.
From $24.92/mo Free plan Windows · macOS9.1 Visit Specs - 10 Daz 3D
Daz Studio suits hobbyists and professionals creating 3D characters, scenes, images, or animation.
From $5.75/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS9.1 Visit Specs - 11
MeshInspector MeshInspector may suit engineers, service bureaus, dental labs, and scanning professionals working with 3D data.
From $25/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.0 Visit Specs - 12
Blender Blender suits people creating 3D work across modeling, animation, rendering and related stages, as well as those who need 2D drawing in a 3D viewport.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 13 MeshLab
MeshLab suits people working with scanned or digitized 3D models, including those preparing meshes for 3D printing.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.9 Visit Specs - 14 SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations creating 3D product designs, from individual makers and students to commercial design teams.
From $4/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS8.9 Visit Specs - 15
Spline Spline suits people creating animated 3D models and interactive experiences for web, Apple, or Android delivery.
From $15/mo Free plan Web · Android8.9 Visit Specs - 16
Plasticity From $175/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 17
World Machine World Machine suits artists making digital terrain for game, film, and visualization pipelines.
From $119/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 18
Browzwear VStitcher VStitcher suits fashion design and development teams that need 2D pattern work, 3D garment fitting, size grading, and production documentation.
From $62.50/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · API · Self-hosted8.9 Visit Specs - 19 Alibre Design From $999/mo Free trial Windows · API · Self-hosted8.8 Visit Specs
- 20 Reallusion Character Creator From $33.25/mo Free trial Windows8.8 Visit Specs
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OpenSCAD Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 22
Blockbench Blockbench suits people making low-poly 3D models, textures, and animations who want to work in a browser or on supported desktop and mobile platforms.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 23 Goxel Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs
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Nomad Sculpt It suits artists who want sculpting, painting, and built-in rendering on desktop or mobile.
Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 25 Solid Edge
Solid Edge suits product development teams working across engineering design and manufacturing.
Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android8.6 Visit Specs - 26
Adobe Substance 3D Modeler Free trial Windows · Browser extension8.6 Visit Specs - 27
3DCoat 3DCoat suits 3D artists who want sculpting, retopology, UV editing, texturing, and rendering in one desktop application.
From €379/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 28 LightWave 3D From £450/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · API8.6 Visit Specs
- 29 Autodesk 3ds Max
It suits 3D professionals creating models, animations, rendered scenes, and visual designs for games, film, television, or design visualization.
From $167.50/mo Free trial Windows8.5 Visit Specs - 30
Siemens NX NX suits product development teams that need design, engineering, or manufacturing tools across Windows desktop and browser-based cloud access.
Free trial Web · Windows8.5 Visit Specs