3D, CAD & game dev

Model, sculpt and texture in 3D, draft and engineer with CAD, and build games.

Subcategories

3D modeling & animation
Model, rig, animate and render 3D scenes and characters.
8 tools
3D sculpting
Sculpt high-detail organic models with digital clay brushes.
2 tools
3D texturing & materials
Paint textures onto 3D models and build procedural materials.
4 tools
CAD & drafting
Draft precise 2D drawings and plans with DWG and DXF support.
6 tools
Parametric 3D CAD
Design mechanical parts and assemblies with parametric, history-based modeling.
5 tools
BIM & architecture
Model buildings and interiors, from full BIM projects to quick floor plans.
5 tools
Game engines
Build and ship 2D and 3D games for desktop, mobile, web and consoles.
6 tools

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Adobe Substance 3D Designer
2 free alternatives
Top pick:Material MakerLicense: Open source
Saves $250 USD a year
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
3 free alternatives
Best free option:ArmorPaint(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $250 USD a year
Autodesk 3ds Max
2 free alternatives
Top pick:BlenderLicense: Open source
Saves $2,010 USD a year
Autodesk AutoCAD
3 free alternatives
Best free option:LibreCAD(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $2,095 USD a year
Autodesk Fusion
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Onshape(Strong)License: Free tier
Saves $680 USD a year
Autodesk Maya
2 free alternatives
Top pick:BlenderLicense: Open source
Saves $2,010 USD a year
Autodesk Revit
2 free alternatives
Best free option:FreeCAD(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $3,005 USD a year
Cinema 4D
2 free alternatives
Top pick:BlenderLicense: Open source
Saves $1,119 USD a year
SketchUp
2 free alternatives
Best free option:Blender(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $399 USD a year
SOLIDWORKS
2 free alternatives
Best free option:Onshape(Strong)License: Free tier
Saves $2,820 USD a year
Unity
3 free alternatives
Top pick:Godot EngineLicense: Open source
Saves $2,310 USD a year
Unreal Engine
2 free alternatives
Best free option:Godot Engine(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $1,850 USD a year
ZBrush
2 free alternatives
Top pick:BlenderLicense: Open source
Saves $516 USD a year

No free tool ranks Strong for these yet. Each page says what a free version would need.