# Best 3D Modeling Software - Page 4 *By [Gauri Pawsey](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/gauri-pawsey)* 3D modeling software refers to programs that design basic three-dimensional models of objects or characters. To flesh out the models with realistic details, the tools include supplemental features, like 3D painting features to add textures, lighting, and color. Once the software has completed the models, they can come to “life" using 3D rendering and 3D animation tools. More and more often, industries such as television and film, gaming, marketing, and virtual reality turn to the [best 3D modeling software](https://learn.g2.com/best-3d-modeling-software) to create their work. These programs are used by industries including television and motion picture, video game, marketing, and virtual reality. After they are created using 3D modeling software, Graphic designers can utilize crude 3D models without rendering for use on websites and media stills. Tools with 3D capabilities that are specifically for [building design](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) and [architecture](https://www.g2.com/categories/architecture), [civil engineering design](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), or other [CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad)-related functions, are not included in the 3D Modeling category. To qualify for inclusion in the 3D Modeling category, a product must: - Provide tools for constructing and modifying 3D graphic models - Allow users to store and export completed models - Not be specifically created for building design and architecture, civil engineering design, or CAD ## How Many 3D Modeling Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 212 ### Category Stats (May 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.32/5 - **New Reviews This Quarter**: 565 - **Buyer Segments**: Small-Business 96% │ Mid-Market 3% │ Enterprise 1% - **Top Trending Product**: Meshy (+0.5) *Last updated: May 18, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank 3D Modeling Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 7,800+ Authentic Reviews - 212+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which 3D Modeling Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Browzwear](https://www.g2.com/products/browzwear/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/reviews) ## What Are the Top-Rated 3D Modeling Software Products in 2026? ### 1. [Strata Design 3D CX](https://www.g2.com/products/strata-design-3d-cx/reviews) Strata Design 3D CX is a professional-level 3D modeling and animation software for Mac that delivers end-to-end power for the entire 3D design workflow. **Average Rating:** 3.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate Strata Design 3D CX?** - **Controls:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 4.2/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Strata Design 3D CX?** - **Seller:** [Strata](https://www.g2.com/sellers/strata-0d86f15a-66d4-4917-92ae-276e93b4dff2) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @Strata3DDesign (800 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market ### 2. [VREE Labs](https://www.g2.com/products/vree-labs/reviews) VREE Labs has successfully created an AI solution that transforms existing 2D images into high quality 3D models, by harnessing the power of cutting-edge deep-learning techniques drawn from the computer vision and 3D Generation fields. Elevates your clients e-commerce experience with VREE's capabilities: Immune-to-glass table mirroring effects. Highly accurate background removal. Accepts estimated camera poses and refines it. Efficiently generates 3D model within a minute. Fully automatic: No manual fixing is required on the 3D model. Creates 3D objects with surface material properties. Easily accessible on-cloud solution. Generates High-resolution 3D models. **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate VREE Labs?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind VREE Labs?** - **Seller:** [VREE Labs](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vree-labs) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Haifa, IL - **Twitter:** @VreeAi (54 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/vree-ai/ (7 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 25% Enterprise #### What Are VREE Labs's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Realistic Imagery (1 reviews) - Realistic Rendering (1 reviews) - Speed (1 reviews) **Cons:** - 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews) - Image Errors (1 reviews) - Poor Design Quality (1 reviews) - Poor Rendering Quality (1 reviews) ### 3. [Wings 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/wings-3d/reviews) Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate Wings 3D?** - **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 3.9/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Wings 3D?** - **Seller:** [Wings 3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wings-3d) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @Wings3dOfficial (287 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 4. [Ansys Discovery](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-discovery/reviews) Ansys Discovery is the first simulation-driven design tool to combine instant physics simulation, proven Ansys high-fidelity simulation and interactive geometry modeling in a single user experience. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 11 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys Discovery?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ansys Discovery?** - **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc) - **Year Founded:** 1970 - **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA - **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,728 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 36% Enterprise, 36% Small-Business #### What Are Ansys Discovery's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) - Meshing Techniques (1 reviews) - Simulation (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Insufficient Tutorials (1 reviews) - Lack of Tutorials (1 reviews) ### 5. [Arc+ 3D Render](https://www.g2.com/products/arc-3d-render/reviews) A comprehensive and integrated 3D rendering engine. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Arc+ 3D Render?** - **Controls:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Arc+ 3D Render?** - **Seller:** [Space Tech International](https://www.g2.com/sellers/space-tech-international) - **Year Founded:** 2004 - **HQ Location:** Ta Xbiex, MT - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-tech-international/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 6. [artflow](https://www.g2.com/products/artflow/reviews) Artflow lets users generate visual content with the help of AI. We strongly believe in the liberating act of creativity and want to allow anyone to make and share their creations with the world, experiment in a positive environment and express themselves through this novel medium. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate artflow?** - **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind artflow?** - **Seller:** [Artflow AI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/artflow-ai) - **Year Founded:** 2020 - **HQ Location:** Singapore, SG - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/artflow-ai/ (11 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### What Are artflow's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Intuitive (1 reviews) - User Interface (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Slow Loading (1 reviews) - Slow Rendering (1 reviews) ### 7. [BlocksCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/blockscad/reviews) BlocksCAD is a free online platform designed to help students learn coding and CAD, and create using a blocksbased interface. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate BlocksCAD?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind BlocksCAD?** - **Seller:** [BlocksCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/blockscad) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Burlington, US - **Twitter:** @BlocksCAD (1,315 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/11119223 (8 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 8. [Boxshot](https://www.g2.com/products/boxshot/reviews) Boxshot is your virtual photo studio for 3d models. It helps you visualizing books, boxes, packaging, display stands, cans, bottles — anything. Boxshot comes with 50+ built-in shapes than can be decorated with artwork, resized, configured and composed to make a perfect scene that you can then render so realistically that customers may think they are seeing a photo of the actual product. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Boxshot?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Boxshot?** - **Seller:** [Appsforlife](https://www.g2.com/sellers/appsforlife-31a2533a-2681-4832-812f-57a670bbd18e) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @appsforlifenews (85 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1847803 (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 9. [EQUINOX-3D](https://www.g2.com/products/equinox-3d/reviews) 3D modeling, animation, photorealistic rendering, photorealistic VR content creation, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, laser-cutting and much more! **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate EQUINOX-3D?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind EQUINOX-3D?** - **Seller:** [EQUINOX-3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/equinox-3d) - **Year Founded:** 1992 - **HQ Location:** San Mateo, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Small-Business ### 10. [Geomagic Design X](https://www.g2.com/products/geomagic-design-x/reviews) 3D reverse engineering software that enables you to create digital parametric CAD models from physical parts. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Geomagic Design X?** - **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Geomagic Design X?** - **Seller:** [Hexagon AB](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hexagon-ab-82cd7afb-c519-4285-8d60-9b5f99ae6850) - **HQ Location:** Stockholm - **Twitter:** @HexagonAB (13,348 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hexagon-ab/ (850 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Small-Business ### 11. [LarkXR](https://www.g2.com/products/larkxr/reviews) LarkXR, A Proprietary Decentralized Real Time Cloud Rendering Solution is revolutionizing the way immersive 3D XR experiences are hosted, rendered, and streamed. This breakthrough approach not only simplifies access to enriched XR environments but also broadens the horizons for content creators and developers with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Key Values: - Effortless User Experience. No Apps No Installation. Lifelike Interaction. Immersive Quality. - Developer Empowerment. Developer-Friendly. - Enterprise-Ready 3D XR Rendering Solutions. Key Features: 1. Multi-GPU Resource Pooling Utilization. 2. Ultra-Low Latency \<30ms. Dynamic Bitrate. Efficient Decoding. 3. Zero-Code Deployment. Unlimited Cloud Infra Vendor Options. 4. Full-Stack Repository. Rich API / SDK for 2nd Development. Diverse Industry Scene. Rapid Integration. 5. Seamless Compatibility: All Terminals. All Engines (Unity / Unreal Unigine...etc). SR/VR/AR/MR 6. High Concurrency. 20K+ Sessions. 50M+ Mins of Stable Operation. 7. Zero Cost In Testing. Flexible Delivery Mode - By Subscription / Usage Basis, Even Per Minutes **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate LarkXR?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind LarkXR?** - **Seller:** [Paraverse Technology](https://www.g2.com/sellers/paraverse-technology) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Hong Kong - **Twitter:** @PVT_Paraverse (10,421 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/paraverse-technology-limited/ (15 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market #### What Are LarkXR's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Design Efficiency (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) - Quality (1 reviews) - Realistic Rendering (1 reviews) - Real-time Rendering (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Compatibility Issues (2 reviews) - Poor Rendering Quality (1 reviews) - Slow Performance (1 reviews) ### 12. [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/app-meshy/reviews) Meshy is an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes 3D content creation by transforming text descriptions and images into high-quality 3D models and textures within minutes. Designed for 3D artists, game developers, and creative professionals, Meshy streamlines the modeling process, enabling users to generate detailed 3D assets without prior experience. Its intuitive interface and rapid processing capabilities make it accessible to both beginners and seasoned professionals, fostering creativity and efficiency in 3D design. Key Features and Functionality: - Text to 3D: Generate fully realized 3D models from simple text prompts, facilitating rapid prototyping and concept visualization. - Image to 3D: Convert photos or concept art into intricate 3D models within seconds, capturing fine details effortlessly. - Text to Texture: Create beautiful textures for existing 3D models using descriptive text prompts, enhancing visual appeal in under a minute. - Animation: Utilize streamlined animation features to create dynamic characters and lifelike quadruped animals, all within a comprehensive platform. - PBR Maps Support: Automatically generate Physically-Based Rendering (PBR) maps to add realism to your 3D models. - Versatile Art Styles: Choose from a variety of styles, including Realistic, Cartoon, Sculpture, Anime, and Voxel, to suit diverse project needs. - API Integration: Seamlessly integrate 3D model generation into your own applications or platforms with Meshy’s robust API. - Versatile 3D Formats: Export models in multiple formats such as OBJ, FBX, USDZ, GLB, STL, and BLEND, ensuring compatibility with various software. - Automatic Resize: Conveniently resize 3D models automatically to meet project requirements, eliminating manual adjustments. - Adjustable Polygons: Customize polygon count from 3,000 to 100,000, with options for both triangles and quads, catering to specific project needs. - Community Models: Engage with a vibrant community by sharing creations and accessing a wide array of user-generated models. - AI Texture Editing: Enhance textures with AI-driven Texture Editing and Smart Healing for flawless visual outcomes. - User-Friendly Interface: Designed to be accessible to users at all skill levels, ensuring advanced 3D modeling is within everyone’s reach. Primary Value and User Solutions: Meshy addresses the challenges of traditional 3D modeling by offering an intuitive, AI-driven solution that simplifies the creation of complex 3D assets. By converting text and images into detailed models and textures, it eliminates the need for extensive technical expertise, making 3D design accessible to a broader audience. This democratization of 3D content creation empowers users to bring their ideas to life quickly and efficiently, reducing production time and costs. Whether for game development, animation, virtual reality, or product visualization, Meshy provides a versatile and powerful toolset that enhances creativity and productivity in the digital design landscape. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Meshy?** - **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Meshy?** - **Seller:** [App](https://www.g2.com/sellers/app) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### What Are Meshy's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) - Idea Generation (1 reviews) - Prompts Management (1 reviews) - Results (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Inconsistent Output (1 reviews) - Slow Performance (1 reviews) ### 13. [Modelia Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/modelia-studio/reviews) MODELIA is a SaaS platform that leverages cutting-edge AI to transform flatlay and mannequin images into hyperrealistic visuals with AI-generated models and immersive backgrounds. By elevating brand perception with evocative, high-quality imagery, MODELIA enhances the aesthetic appeal of fashion eCommerce while driving higher conversion rates. **Average Rating:** 2.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Modelia Studio?** - **Quality of Support:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Modelia Studio?** - **Seller:** [Modelia](https://www.g2.com/sellers/modelia) - **Year Founded:** 2024 - **HQ Location:** Dover, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/modelia/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business #### What Are Modelia Studio's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Quality (1 reviews) - Realistic Imagery (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (1 reviews) - Insufficient Detailing (1 reviews) - Limited Credits (1 reviews) - Not Free (1 reviews) - Poor Design Quality (1 reviews) ### 14. [Origami](https://www.g2.com/products/appsforlife-origami/reviews) Origami is a dieline making software with popular vector editors integration. It lets you make dielines, check them for errors, and convert them to 3D models. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Origami?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Origami?** - **Seller:** [Appsforlife](https://www.g2.com/sellers/appsforlife-31a2533a-2681-4832-812f-57a670bbd18e) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @appsforlifenews (85 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1847803 (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business ### 15. [Ready Player Me](https://www.g2.com/products/ready-player-me/reviews) Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform for the metaverse. It lets you create a 3D avatar with a selfie and use it in 600+ compatible apps and games. You can explore virtual worlds in VRChat, join meetings in MeetinVR, or stream to your fans using LIV – all with your personal avatar that represents you in virtual worlds. Any developer can integrate Ready Player Me into their apps and games using our free avatar SDK. It's compatible with Unity and Unreal Engine and works great on the web, mobile, and desktop platforms. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ready Player Me?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ready Player Me?** - **Seller:** [Wolf3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wolf3d) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Tallinn, EE - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyplayerme (52 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 16. [Shapelab](https://www.g2.com/products/shapelab/reviews) Shapelab is a highly efficient 3D sculpting application optimized for virtual reality devices. The software takes advantage of VR technology to provide an immersive and intuitive interface that allows designers to sculpt in 3D space, giving them a new level of control and creative freedom. With Shapelab, users can easily create high-quality 3D assets to use as props, characters, concepts for applications, games, and virtual worlds, as well as digital concept art and storyboards. Shapelab’s use of polygons instead of voxels allows for sculpting stunning, well-detailed, and realistic 3D assets and importing and editing large and complex 3D scans. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Shapelab?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Shapelab?** - **Seller:** [Leopoly](https://www.g2.com/sellers/leopoly) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** San Mateo, US - **Twitter:** @WeAreLeopoly (540 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/leopoly/ (23 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 17. [Shark CAD Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/shark-cad-pro/reviews) Shark CAD Pro is a 3D modeling and design software that helps to assist architects and other professionals in their drawing and drafting needs. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Shark CAD Pro?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Shark CAD Pro?** - **Seller:** [Design, Analysis and Research](https://www.g2.com/sellers/design-analysis-and-research) - **Year Founded:** 1991 - **HQ Location:** Lawrence, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/darcorporation (15 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### What Are Shark CAD Pro's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - 3D Warehouse (1 reviews) - Accuracy (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Learning (1 reviews) - Modeling (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (1 reviews) - Lack of Tutorials (1 reviews) ### 18. [3D Crafter](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-crafter/reviews) 3D Crafter is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate 3D Crafter?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind 3D Crafter?** - **Seller:** [Amabilis Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/amabilis-software) - **HQ Location:** Kelowna, British Columbia, - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 19. [3D Holographic Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-holographic-solutions/reviews) HYPERVSN is a cutting-edge holographic platform that delivers highly engaging and immersive experiences for global brands. Designed for impactful digital signage, dynamic out-of-home media, engaging brand activations, and captivating point-of-sale displays, HYPERVSN offers an innovative way for brands to stand out in today’s competitive advertising landscape. Key Features & Benefits: • High-Resolution 3D Content: HYPERVSN delivers the highest resolution 3D holographic content available today, with an ultra-fine pixel pitch of less than 0.65mm, ensuring crystal-clear, detailed visuals that captivate viewers. • Vivid Brightness & Colors: With up to 3000 Nits of brightness and over 16 million colors, HYPERVSN holograms are brilliantly vibrant and easily visible in all lighting conditions, including outdoor environments. • Scalability & Flexibility: Multiple displays can be synchronized to create large, seamless holographic installations, adaptable to virtually any size or project requirement. • Seamless Integration: Powered by the HYPERVSN SmartV Box, the system is easy to control and integrates with existing tech setups, offering flexibility in installation and content management. • Durability & Quality Assurance: Proudly manufactured in the EU, HYPERVSN displays meet top industry standards and come with a 24-month warranty (with an option for up to 5 years of extended coverage), ensuring long-lasting performance. Category & Audience: HYPERVSN falls within the digital signage and visual display category, targeting marketers, brand activators, retail managers, event organizers, and AV professionals seeking to elevate their customer engagement and branding efforts. Use Cases: • Digital Signage & Billboards: Delivering holographic content for high-impact advertising in crowded urban environments. • Retail & Point-of-Sale Displays: Creating unforgettable shopping experiences with engaging 3D product displays. • Brand Activations & Events: Drawing attention with immersive, visually stunning holographic experiences at trade shows, launch events, and public spaces. • Out-of-Home Media: Transforming traditional advertising with interactive, dynamic content that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression. HYPERVSN is redefining visual communication, allowing brands to connect with their audiences through immersive storytelling and cutting-edge 3D technology. With a commitment to continuous innovation, we aim to revolutionize the way brands deliver memorable experiences across the globe. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate 3D Holographic Solutions?** - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) **Who Is the Company Behind 3D Holographic Solutions?** - **Seller:** [HYPERVSN](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hypervsn) - **Year Founded:** 2011 - **HQ Location:** London, GB - **Twitter:** @HYPERVSN (2,965 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hypervsn/ (134 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market #### What Are 3D Holographic Solutions's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - 3D Visualization (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Security Issues (1 reviews) ### 20. [3DKumo](https://www.g2.com/products/3dkumo/reviews) 3DKumo is a 3D asset marketing and monetization solution for brands, museums, game developers. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate 3DKumo?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Pipeline :** 1.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind 3DKumo?** - **Seller:** [3dkumo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/3dkumo) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @3Dkumo (1,477 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 21. [3DReshaper](https://www.g2.com/products/3dreshaper/reviews) 3DReshaper is a software solution designed for point cloud processing, 3D inspection, 3D meshing and other functions. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate 3DReshaper?** - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) **Who Is the Company Behind 3DReshaper?** - **Seller:** [Hexagon AB](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hexagon-ab-82cd7afb-c519-4285-8d60-9b5f99ae6850) - **HQ Location:** Stockholm - **Twitter:** @HexagonAB (13,348 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hexagon-ab/ (850 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 22. [AC3D](https://www.g2.com/products/ac3d/reviews) AC3D, create models with our easy to use 3D software for: games, virtual reality and flight simulation, scientific, medical and general data visualisation, rapid prototypes of 3D designs, 3D printing, Google Earth, X-Plane, Second Life and much more... **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate AC3D?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind AC3D?** - **Seller:** [Inivis Limited](https://www.g2.com/sellers/inivis-limited) - **HQ Location:** Mississauga, Canada - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 23. [Altia Design with DeepScreen](https://www.g2.com/products/altia-design-with-deepscreen/reviews) Altia provides state-of-the-art GUI development and code generation tools for embedded displays. Altia’s software allows designers to involve customers in the design process, collaborate with other departments and locations, accelerate debugging time on their model and quickly generate tight ANSI C graphics code that can be deployed directly to different targets. In addition, Altia offers engineering services that include HMI development, porting to new targets and full life cycle multi-modular solutions. Companies in the automotive, medical, consumer electronics and white goods industries are realizing productivity gains and winning business with Altia. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Altia Design with DeepScreen?** - **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Altia Design with DeepScreen?** - **Seller:** [Altia](https://www.g2.com/sellers/altia) - **Year Founded:** 1991 - **HQ Location:** Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/altia-inc (70 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 24. [Amabilis 3D Crafter](https://www.g2.com/products/amabilis-3d-crafter/reviews) 3DCrafter is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Amabilis 3D Crafter?** - **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Amabilis 3D Crafter?** - **Seller:** [Amabilis Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/amabilis-software) - **HQ Location:** Kelowna, British Columbia, - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 25. [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-inc-ansys-spaceclaim/reviews) Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim is a versatile 3D modeling software designed to streamline the creation, modification, and preparation of geometry for various engineering applications. Its intuitive direct modeling approach enables engineers to rapidly develop concepts, simplify complex models, and prepare designs for simulation, manufacturing, and 3D printing. By facilitating quick edits and repairs of CAD files, SpaceClaim enhances productivity and accelerates product development cycles. Key Features and Functionality: - Design and Concept Modeling: Quickly create parts, assemblies, and drawings with an easy-to-use interface, allowing for rapid concept development and detailed design work. - Reverse Engineering: Efficiently convert STL files into CAD models, enabling the reconstruction of complex shapes and the creation of intricate parts from scan data. - Simulation and Analysis Preparation: Simplify and modify models to reduce mesh complexity, speeding up simulation solve times and enhancing analysis accuracy. - Model Preparation for Manufacturing: Edit and repair CAD files to prepare them for manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing, ensuring designs are production-ready. - Sheet Metal Design and Manufacturing: Design enclosures, convert 3D files to unfolded layouts, and import and repair sheet metal designs, streamlining the sheet metal fabrication process. - 3D Printing Support: Analyze and repair faceted data to make any 3D file print-ready, optimizing models for additive manufacturing. Primary Value and User Benefits: Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim addresses common challenges in product design by providing a flexible and efficient platform for 3D modeling. Its direct modeling capabilities allow engineers to focus on innovation without being hindered by complex CAD systems. By simplifying geometry preparation for simulation and manufacturing, SpaceClaim reduces the time and effort required to bring products from concept to production. This leads to faster design iterations, improved collaboration among teams, and a more agile product development process. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys SpaceClaim?** - **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10) - **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ansys SpaceClaim?** - **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc) - **Year Founded:** 1970 - **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA - **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,728 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 33% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market ## What Is 3D Modeling Software? [3D Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-design) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to 3D Modeling Software? - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering) - [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation) - [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right 3D Modeling Software? ### What You Should Know About 3D Modeling Software ### What is 3D Modeling Software? 3D modeling completely transforms the way creative teams approach product design projects. While 2D still serves a purpose for floor plans and schematics, 3D modeling gives people a more realistic view of a final design. With 3D rendering capabilities, creators can even place their designs in real-life environments to demonstrate how their products might interact in the real world. For animators and game designers, these tools are invaluable to their artistic vision, while product designers and marketers are able to rely on 3D software to design a product that meets consumer needs. 3D modeling software has many computer-aided design (CAD) software capabilities, but it serves a different set of industries. CAD software is used to create industrial or mechanical designs, but 3D modeling is more common in animation, game design, and 3D printable models. 3D modeling software gives users direct input into each vertex and manipulates shapes that look more organic. It allows users to play with geometry in a way that creates hyper-accurate models. ### Features of 3D modeling software A base product for 3D modeling software often has limited features, but plugins can offer additional functionality. - UV mapping is the 3D modeling process of projecting a 2D image onto a 3D model’s surface for the purpose of texture mapping. Most 3D modeling software comes with UV editing features that let users move, scale, and generally modify the UV topology for a surface. - Sculpting features allow users to form virtual 3D surfaces as if they were made of clay. This feature allows more free-form editing and creates complex models with tools such as pushing, pulling, smoothing, and pinching the digital object. Sculpting is beneficial across various industries, such as game design, character animation, and product design. - Rendering puts the final touches on&nbsp; 3D models. It involves adding texture, color, and light to make them appear authentic. Most 3D modeling software offers features to help render, but other platforms are specifically dedicated to this process and might be a better fit if rendering is your focus. - Animation is probably an obvious feature of 3D modeling software. Some tools provide users with options that bring characters and objects to life. This can include adding expressions and realistic motion to characters. It’s mostly used by animators and video game designers. - Simulations help give a deeper, realistic representation of objects. Simulation features allow users to produce effects such as rain, fire, or wind. - Component libraries are provided by most 3D modeling software platforms. This includes pre-made geometric shapes so users don’t have to model from scratch. - Collaboration features allow multiple users to work on a model simultaneously. Users can leave notes, annotations, and edits. Having multiple team members on a design can speed up the process and eliminate the need for more reworks. ### Benefits of 3D modeling software - Prototyping: 3D modeling is one of the easiest ways to show stakeholders what a final product will look like. 3D modeling can make virtual prototypes, allowing for testing and validation before building physical prototypes. - Simulation: 3D modeling software is a powerful tool for engineers that helps simulate the behavior of structures, mechanisms, or fluid dynamics, enabling creators to optimize designs for performance and efficiency. - Productivity and cost: There’s no longer a need to manufacture prototypes if you use 3D modeling software because all of the creation happens on the computer and the printer.&nbsp; Unnecessary labor and associated costs with manufacturing are eliminated and design issues with the model can also be identified, which prevents nonessential reworks down the line. - Collaboration: The software often supports collaborative features so multiple users can work on the same project. This is especially valuable for remote teams working on complex projects. ### Types of 3D modeling&nbsp; The choice of 3D modeling software depends on a project's specific requirements, the industry, and the desired level of detail and precision. Many 3D artists and designers use a combination of these techniques according to the task at hand.&nbsp; - Wireframe modeling represents 3D objects using lines and curves to define the shape. [Wireframing](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing) focuses on the underlying structure of the object without considering surface details. - Surface modeling defines the outer shape of an object and its surfaces. It is often used in industrial and automotive designs to create smooth and aesthetically pleasing surfaces. - Solid modeling creates realistic 3D objects with volume. It's widely used in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing to represent physical objects precisely. - Polygonal modeling is common in video games, virtual reality, and computer-generated imagery (CGI) for movies. Objects are represented by a mesh of polygons (typically triangles or quadrangles).&nbsp; - Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) modeling represents 3D geometry using mathematical curves. It's commonly applied in automotive design and animation industries to make smooth and precise surfaces. - Parametric modeling involves defining 3D objects using parameters or mathematical equations. Changes to one part of the model can then automatically update related components. It's often used in engineering and product design. - Procedural modeling involves creating 3D models through algorithms and rules rather than manual manipulation. It's useful for generating complex and detailed environments, such as landscapes and cityscapes. - CAD modeling is widely used in engineering and architecture to make technical drawings and models. It involves parametric and solid modeling techniques. ### Who uses 3D modeling software? The animation, gaming, and industrial design industries have embraced 3D modeling software. However, it is also used by marketers, architects, and hobbyists. For example, marketers can use 3D modeling software to demo their products for advertising, and architects turn to 3D modeling software to visually develop their projects. Hobbyists who want to play around with 3D creation also find much use for the tool.&nbsp; - Product designers in a variety of different fields utilize 3D modeling software to bring models from conceptualization to completion. It helps them identify any issues before the model is put into production, saving companies time and money on reworks. - Animators are some of the most prevalent users nowadays. Many of the top animation studios use 3D modeling software to create characters, objects, digital sculpting, and a variety of other models that they use in their shows and films. - Game designers can find all their desired features with 3D modeling software, including character creation tools, body simulation, texturing, and motion graphics. - Architectural planners use 3D modeling for architectural drawing, as it allows viewers to experience an entire structure and its surroundings. ### What does 3D modeling software cost? The pricing of 3D modeling software ranges from free to more than $500, with paid versions having more functionality and support than free versions. This encompasses one-off fees, annual fees, or monthly fees. #### Return on investment (ROI) Below is the breakdown of the estimated time to ROI according to the 3D modeling product review data on G2 as of July 2021: - 50% of buyers see an ROI in 6 months or fewer - 26% of buyers see an ROI in 7-12 months - 15% of buyers see an ROI in 13-24 months - 1% of buyers see an ROI from 24-36 months - 1% of buyers see an ROI from 36-48 months - 3% of buyers see an ROI in 48+ months&nbsp; - 3% of buyers haven’t realized a full payback yet ### What are the alternatives to 3D modeling software? [Alternatives to 3D modeling software](https://www.g2.com/articles/3d-modeling-vs-cad-vs-bim) that can replace this type of software, either partially or completely: - [Building design and building information modeling (BIM) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) is specifically meant to aid in building design and construction. Architects, contractors, and engineers use it to visualize, design, and coordinate construction from beginning to end. While there is some overlap with 3D modeling programs, BIM 3D modeling tools are less robust and flexible. BIM tools may have a library of doors, windows, stairways, and other objects to make the process of designing and improving workflow.&nbsp; - [CAD software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) is primarily used by various engineering fields to design parts, tools, or entire projects, such as bridges or auditoriums. CAD software is also used to create designs for 3D printing, make objects in 3D, create 2D schematics, and edit the design. ### 3D modeling software trends - VR modeling: More and more tools let users [model in a VR environment](https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/71263). They can now walk around and view their 3D designs in a fully realized world. Some VR 3D modeling features even provide collaboration features so multiple users can collaborate at the same time. - More vertical industries: An increasing number of industries will begin to explore 3D modeling software as they notice the benefits. Businesses such as clothing stores or jewelry departments can turn to 3D modeling software to avoid post-production model costs associated with making a physical model. These companies can provide software features that let customers try on designs to understand better how they’ll look. The same concept can be applied to other industries, including furniture, landscape design, and automobile makers. ### Software related to 3D modeling software User-friendly solutions that integrate well with 3D modeling software include: - [3D printing software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-printing): Many 3D modeling software tools have features that prepare designs for 3D printing, like slicing and piping the g-code directly to the printer. This essentially translates 3D models into instructions for 3D printers.&nbsp; - 3D rendering software: Sometimes, 3D models can be enhanced with [tools designed for 3D rendering](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering). These features could be lighting, texturing, and wind effects that all place the 3D model in a fully realized environment. Users can insert 3D models, objects, and characters into the 3D rendering software to access these tools. - [Animation software:](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation) Animation is a popular integration for 3D modeling software. Users can upload their 3D designs into the animation software, where the model can be further manipulated. Designers can make the model interact with other objects, landscapes, and characters using high-quality animation software features.&nbsp; _Written and Researched by_ [_Shalaka Joshi_](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/shalaka-joshi) _Reviewed and edited by_ [_Aisha West_](https://www.linkedin.com/in/westeawest/)