Blender
CAD, 3D & statisticsA complete open-source 3D suite: modeling, sculpting, animation, photorealistic rendering and video editing. It can replace 3ds Max, Maya or Cinema 4D for many jobs.
Open sourceTechnical setup
AutoCAD
SketchUpCode activity
- Last commit
- today
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Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- C++PythonCCMake
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Technical setup
Pros
- Handles nearly every kind of 3D work
- High-quality Cycles renderer
- Huge community and plenty of tutorials
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Cannot open .skp or .max files directly
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FAQ
Is Blender free?
Yes. Blender is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Blender run on?
Blender is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use Blender instead of?
Blender is a free alternative to AutoCAD and SketchUp.
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