Lightwave 3D Alternatives

Blender is the open source, cross platform suite of tools for 3D creation.

3ds Max is software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visualization. Create stunning game enrivonments, design visualizations, and virtual reality experiences.

Kimp is an unlimited design company, specializing in graphic design (including print and digital designs, custom illustrations, landing page designs and email designs) and video design.

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Maya is 3D computer animation software with powerful modeling, rendering, simulation, texturing, and animation tools for artists, modelers, and animators.

Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling, animation, motion graphics and rendering application.

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Modo by Foundry brings you the next generation of 3D modeling, texturing and rendering tools in a powerful integrated software package.

ZBrush is a digital sculpting and painting software solution.

Creo Parametric is the most powerful, flexible 3D modeling software in the industry.

Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software provides 3D artists with an intuitive toolset for creating highly detailed 3D geometry and textures.

KeyShot 3D rendering and animation software is the fastest, easiest way to create amazing, photographic visuals of your 3D models. Enter your search in the box aboveTryYour download of KeyShot is only moments away.

3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:

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.