
Autodesk 3D modeling and rendering software, king of archviz and games.

Epic's free real-time engine, from games to archviz and virtual production.
40 tools ranked by relevance

Autodesk 3D modeling and rendering software, king of archviz and games.
Houdini is a node-based procedural 3D and VFX application, free for non-commercial use and $299/year for eligible small studios via the Indie tier.

Autodesk Maya is a professional 3D suite for modeling, rigging, character animation, effects and rendering used by major studios.

Unity is a real-time engine for building games and interactive 3D/AR/VR apps, free until a project crosses a revenue or funding threshold.

Node-based procedural 3D terrain generator for games, VFX and visualization, sold as a one-time commercial license.

3D clothing and fabric creation by simulation, for fashion, games and film.

Spline is a browser-based tool for building interactive 2D and 3D scenes, with AI-assisted media generation and export options that scale by plan.

Adobe Substance 3D bundles five apps for texturing, material creation and scene rendering, by subscription only with no perpetual license.

Real-time tool for motion graphics, live VFX, and immersive experiences.

Browzwear is 3D garment prototyping software (VStitcher) for fashion, with self-serve Freelancer and Teams plans and quote-based Enterprise pricing above them.

CLO is 3D garment simulation and pattern-making software for fashion design, linking a 2D pattern live to a simulated 3D sample to cut physical prototyping.

MadMapper does real-time video mapping onto physical surfaces and projections, with DMX lighting control integration.

VJing, live video, mapping, and audiovisual performance.

Node-based visual programming software for real-time interactive visuals, projection mapping and installations, sold as a perpetual license.

D5 Render is a real-time ray-traced rendering tool for architects and designers, with AI material generation and a free non-commercial tier.

Twinmotion turns 3D models from SketchUp, Revit or Blender into real-time photorealistic renders, free for companies under $1M revenue.

Vectorworks is a 3D CAD/BIM platform with discipline-specific lines for architecture, landscape, lighting and scenic design.

Autodesk Fusion combines parametric CAD, manufacturing (CAM), simulation (CAE) and PCB design in a single cloud-connected subscription.

Plasticity is a direct, history-free 3D modeling tool with NURBS surfacing, sold as a one-time license from $175 with a 30-day trial.

Auto-Rig Pro auto-places bones on humanoid Blender characters and exports game-ready rigs, as a one-time $25 to $50 purchase per developer.