Best 3D Modeling Software

Products Buyer's Guide
8.6
Modo
★★★★★

Modo

MODO is your starting point for creative exploration.

Flexibility for organic shape design - Fabio B.

Ease of use
8.3
Support
8.5
Ease of Setup
0.0

Languages supported: English, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified)

9.2
ZBrush
★★★★★

ZBrush

ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics.

ZBrush is a powerful modeling tool, but it has a steep learning curve and can be a bit pricey - Amanda M.

Ease of use
6.3
Support
0.0
Ease of Setup
0.0

Languages supported: German, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)

8.2
Ultimate Unwrap 3D
★★★★★

Ultimate Unwrap 3D

Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a specialty Windows UV mapping tool for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

Great for unwrapping and unfolding 3D models in Windows - Marty V.

Ease of use
9.0
Support
7.9
Ease of Setup
8.9
7.8
Chief Architect Interiors
★★★★★

Chief Architect Interiors

Chief Architect Interiors is a home design software for kitchen, bath and interior home design; specifically for interior design professionals.

A great architectural design software - Syed S.

Ease of use
7.7
Support
7.7
Ease of Setup
0.0
8.0
Hexagon
★★★★★

Hexagon

Hexagon delivers all the tools a graphic artist needs to create detailed 3D models ready for final render.

Crimson Hexagon/Brandwatch Analytics Review - Gabriel S.

Ease of use
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9.0
Substance Designer
★★★★★

Substance Designer

Substance Designer is a node-based non-destructive application that edit complete texture sets fast with the non-linear workflow and see your changes apply simultaneously to all your outputs.

Substance designer is more accessible than ever - Louis-Philippe D.

Ease of use
7.6
Support
9.1
Ease of Setup
7.4

Languages supported: English, Chinese (Simplified)

9.2
SynthEyes
★★★★★

SynthEyes

SynthEyes is a program for 3-D camera tracking, also known as match-moving.

My Syntheye 2011 - Alonzo V.

Ease of use
9.0
Support
9.4
Ease of Setup
8.5
8.2
Mudbox
★★★★★

Mudbox

Create and modify high-quality 3D geometry and textures with intuitive digital sculpting and painting tools.

It is basically Minecraft, just for advanced architects - Agency in Architecture & Planning

Ease of use
8.7
Support
8.1
Ease of Setup
6.9
9.8
VECTARY
★★★★★

VECTARY

VECTARY is an online 3D modeling tool desigened to help create, share and customize 3D designs.

Very easy to use, full-featured 3D design app, great for beginners - Mauro R.

Ease of use
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Languages supported: English

9.4
Quixel Suite
★★★★★

Quixel Suite

Quixel Suite is the easiest to use texturing toolset to date, enable to vastly speed up pipeline and traditional workflow.

Good, but if it were stand alone, excellent. - Alessio V.

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9.2
Optitex Dev
★★★★★

Optitex Dev

Perfect your garments before cutting or sewing the first piece of fabric, for faster cycles and products that better fit your customer's needs, with the only solution that combines powerful 2D design and 3D visualization in a single platform.

Future of apparel industry - User in Education Management

Ease of use
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8.2
UV layout
★★★★★

UV layout

UVLayout is an application for the creation and editing of UV texture coordinates for 3D polymeshes and subdivision surfaces.

Looks old but works best. - User in Motion Pictures and Film

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7.2
Sculpt
★★★★★

Sculpt

Sculpt equips you with virtual clay to take the intimidation out of making something from nothing. Mold, modify or mash-up an original design or import and adapt an existing model with ease. Sculpt is intuitive, versatile and the ultimate empowerment tool for 3D design.

Easy UX - User in E-Learning

Ease of use
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Ease of Setup
8.2
Geomagic Freeform
★★★★★

Geomagic Freeform

Geomagic Freeform is a multi-purpose 3D sculpting design platform that lets you create complex, sculptural, production-ready 3D models and quickly prepare them for 3D printing, or mold and die manufacturing.

Best tool for hybrid and organic modeling and reverse engineering. - Seeramsetti M.

Ease of use
7.0
Support
9.0
Ease of Setup
0.0
9.0
Curvy 3D
★★★★★

Curvy 3D

Aartform Curvy 3D is an easy and fast sculpting program for Windows.

Simple but so versatile - Jhon C.

Ease of use
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7.4
SmartPlant Review
★★★★★

SmartPlant Review

SmartPlant Review is the complete visualization environment for interactively reviewing and analyzing large, complex 3D models of process and power plants. Used by many companies around the world, the software provides all the visualization tools you need to review designs during engineering, construction, or maintenance. in one powerful application

Smartplant Review - Reviewing 3D models - Basha A.

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10.0
Oculus Medium
★★★★★

Oculus Medium

Oculus Medium is an immersive VR experience that lets you sculpt, model, paint, and create tangible objects in a VR environment.

One of the most intuitive programs for 3D modeling - Ricky S.

Ease of use
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7.8
LightWave 3D
★★★★★

LightWave 3D

LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.

Just for start with 3d today...but... - Roberto L.

Ease of use
7.4
Support
7.5
Ease of Setup
6.7
8.6
ArcGIS 3D Analyst
★★★★★

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

ArcGIS 3D Analyst for Server helps you to share your 3D Analyst tools and models on desktop, mobile, and web applications. ArcGIS 3D Analyst for Server is included only with ArcGIS Enterprise Advanced.

A Must-Have ArcGIS Extension for 3D Modeling! - MJ B.

Ease of use
7.4
Support
8.5
Ease of Setup
8.1
8.4
3ds Max Design
★★★★★

3ds Max Design

3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.

best 3d modeling and designing software - Saurabh S.

Ease of use
6.6
Support
7.6
Ease of Setup
6.5
9.0
Unity
★★★★★

Unity

Unity is a development platform for creating multiplatform 3D and 3D games and interactive experiences that lets you aim to build a business on creating high-end content and connecting to players and customers.

The Best Game Engine out there - Awal R.

Ease of use
8.5
Support
9.1
Ease of Setup
8.1
8.4
Adobe Dimension
★★★★★

Adobe Dimension

Adobe Dimension CC makes it easy for graphic designers to create high-quality, photorealistic 3D images.It composites 2D and 3D assets to build product shots, scene visualizations, and abstract art.

Great modeling software... lacks some polish - Jonathan W.

Ease of use
7.5
Support
8.4
Ease of Setup
6.3
7.6
Recap
★★★★★

Recap

Use ReCap reality capture software to convert reality into a 3D model or 2D drawing that's ready for further design.

RECAP REVIEW - User in Architecture & Planning

Ease of use
8.0
Support
7.3
Ease of Setup
0.0
7.2
Matterport
★★★★★

Matterport

Matterport's 3D media platform lets you create, navigate, modify & share interactive 3D & virtual reality spaces for multiple industries incl real estate, travel, AEC.

TAKES YOUR MONEY FOR NOTHING - Administrator in Real Estate

Ease of use
8.7
Support
6.7
Ease of Setup
0.0

Languages supported: English, French, Japanese, Spanish

9.0
Houdini
★★★★★

Houdini

SideFX develops Houdini, a 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games.

Houdini for Maya Character Animator - Alonzo V.

Ease of use
5.3
Support
0.0
Ease of Setup
0.0
8.6
3D Coat
★★★★★

3D Coat

This is the official page of 3D-Coat application by Pilgway helping you implement any of your ideas in the 3D Art realm.

Huge potential with poor performance - Дмитрий .

Ease of use
8.5
Support
8.3
Ease of Setup
8.7

Languages supported: German, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)

7.4
formZ
★★★★★

formZ

formВ·Z's ability to combine solid and surface modeling has made it a favorite in multiple design fields that engage in the articulation of 3D forms and spaces. Available for the Mac and Windows, it adds interoperability between the two platforms as it allows users to open their files on either one.

Great for Students starting out in 3D modelling and texture Rendering - Elaine L.

Ease of use
7.9
Support
7.1
Ease of Setup
7.1
9.6
Intergraph Smart 3D
★★★★★

Intergraph Smart 3D

Intergraph SmartВ® 3D – a next generation, data-centric, and rule-driven solution – is specifically designed to deliver mission-critical requirements. Breaking through barriers imposed by traditional technologies to enable a truly iterative design environment, Smart 3D provides a competitive edge to EPCs and owner operators alike.

Smartplant3D (SP3D) - Basha A.

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