# Best 3D Modeling Software - Page 5

  *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





## Best 3D Modeling Software At A Glance

- **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)


## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
  ### 1. [ArtisGL 3D publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/artisgl-3d-publisher/reviews)
  ArtisGL 3D Publisher provides smart and easy solutions for publishing interactive 3D content or 360 panoramas on any website.


  **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [ArtisGL Team](https://www.g2.com/sellers/artisgl-team)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @ArtisGLab (217 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Animation (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Intuitive (1 reviews)
- Realistic Rendering (1 reviews)
- Versatility (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Export Issues (1 reviews)
- Extra Costs (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)

  ### 2. [AutoQ3D](https://www.g2.com/products/autoq3d/reviews)
  AutoQ3D CAD workspace helps you to make drawing and designs easier and faster. The tools are arranged and available for easy access.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **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: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [AutoQ3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autoq3d)
- **HQ Location:** Pasadena, CA
- **Twitter:** @autoq3d (32 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 3. [BRL-CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/brl-cad/reviews)
  BRL-CAD is a powerful open source cross-platform solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, geometry libraries for application developers, and more than 30 years of active development.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [BRL-CAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/brl-cad)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @BRL_CAD (302 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise, 100% Small-Business


  ### 4. [CADMATIC Hull](https://www.g2.com/products/cadmatic-hull/reviews)
  From basic to detailed and production design – CADMATIC Hull creates 3D models and automatically extracts accurate production data for construction parts of any complexity. Hull Basic Design CADMATIC Hull allows you to 3D model the entire hull structure from hull surface import until the end of your project. With an intuitive user interface, we empower your designers to create GAs and other drawings and information for class approval. Hull Detailed Design The core module of the CADMATIC Hull application lets you create detailed 3D models from basic design to production engineering of hull blocks, assemblies, and parts. Hull production Information Obtain accurate, automatic, and customizable output for any manufacturing process in your hull production applications with support for automation, prefabrication, and assembly lines. Shell Plate Development Develop shell plates in 3D and extract complete production data extremely accurately. Plate Nesting Minimize material waste and optimize raw plate material usage with the CADMATIC Plate Nesting module.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Cadmatic](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cadmatic)
- **Year Founded:** 1982
- **HQ Location:** Turku, FI
- **Twitter:** @CADMATICGroup (187 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadmatic/ (276 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 5. [Design on Demand](https://www.g2.com/products/design-on-demand/reviews)
  get high-quality 3D models that are ready to manufacture, no matter their experience.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Zverse](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zverse)
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** West Columbia, US
- **Twitter:** @Zverse3D (1,326 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/zverse/ (15 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 6. [Explore3D](https://www.g2.com/products/explore3d/reviews)
  Explore 3D is free software designed to help view 3D CAD data, model information and metadata right inside Windows Explorer, without requiring license of any CAD system.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **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: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [CADCAM-E-COM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cadcam-e-com)
- **Year Founded:** 1989
- **HQ Location:** Farmington Hills, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadcam-e-com-inc (21 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market, 100% Small-Business


  ### 7. [Fragmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/fragmotion/reviews)
  3d modeling and animation software.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Fragmosoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fragmosoft)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


  ### 8. [gravity sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/gravity-sketch/reviews)
  Gravity Sketch is an intuitive and immersive 3D design tool enabling designers to unleash their creativity. Quickly ideate, visualise and communicate concepts in real-time. With Gravity Sketch, your creativity is limitless.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [gravity sketch](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gravity-sketch)
- **HQ Location:** London, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitysketchedu (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 9. [Hitachi 3D Lidar Sensor](https://www.g2.com/products/hitachi-3d-lidar-sensor/reviews)
  Hitachi lidar solution offers granular, privacy-protected, real-time insights that inform business operations, safety, manufacturing quality and more, to help create smart spaces globally.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Hitachi Vantara](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hitachi-vantara)
- **HQ Location:** Santa Clara, CA
- **Twitter:** @HitachiVantara (28,420 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachi-vantara/ (10,576 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 10. [Houseplan](https://www.g2.com/products/houseplan/reviews)
  Houseplan is a powerful, easy-to-learn, lightweight and compatible 3D modeling and real-time rendering software that can create 3D models quickly and demonstrate your scheme independently. Its multiple modeling methods, convenient real-time rendering and plenty of 3D model and texture resources offer you great work experience and design results with the lowest budget.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Gstarsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gstarsoft-7f64628b-68f9-44a2-8822-34c6217c7ed3)
- **Year Founded:** 1992
- **HQ Location:** Beijing City, China
- **Twitter:** @Gstarsoft_CAD (1,613 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2444016/ (76 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


  ### 11. [IC3D Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/ic3d-suite/reviews)
  iC3D ia a real-time, all-in-one package design software that lets you generate live 3D digital mockups on-the-fly, including cartons, labels, flexibles, bottles, shrink wraps and in-store visualization.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Creative Edge Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/creative-edge-software)
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** Minneapolis, US
- **Twitter:** @iC3Dsuite (585 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ic3dsoftware/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 12. [Infurnia Architecture Design Software](https://www.g2.com/products/infurnia-architecture-design-software/reviews)
  Infurnia is the world’s most powerful cloud-native architecture software made for professional users. Infurnia provides a very easy to use & intuitive user interface for architects to design any kind of project. Infurnia covers all facets of creating a project. From architectural floor plans to 3D elevation design to rendering to BOQ generation. From modular furniture design to complete interior design. A powerful 3D kernel is included in the software to facilitate custom shapes & geometries. Unique Features - Collaboration - Infurnia has built-in tools that allow architects to easily share their work with their customers & collaborate with them in real-time. Architects can also collaborate with each other. Integration & Extension - Infurnia can easily be integrated with other customer systems like CRMs, workflow management tools, project management tools, etc through APIs. Centralized Management - Because of being cloud-based, Infurnia offers a centralized admin dashboard that can be used to manage catalogs, prices, user accounts, etc.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Infurnia Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/infurnia-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Bengaluru, IN
- **Twitter:** @Infurnia (91 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/infurnia/ (37 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 13. [Isogen Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/isogen-publisher/reviews)
  Isogen Publisher helps to unlock the data behind the drawings and make it available to other applications which need it. It is the most widely used software for the automated generation of piping isometric drawings.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **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: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4)
- **HQ Location:** Madison, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/ (2,352 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


  ### 14. [K-3D](https://www.g2.com/products/k-3d/reviews)
  K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It combines flexible plugins with a visualization pipeline architecture, making K-3D a versatile and powerful tool for artists.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/freecad)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Brussels
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/freecad-project-association/ (5 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 15. [MagiScan AI 3D Scanner app](https://www.g2.com/products/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/reviews)
  MagiScan AI 3D Scanner app transforms objects into 3D models using just your smartphone.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [MagiScan AI 3D Scanner app](https://www.g2.com/sellers/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Warsaw, PL
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ar-generation (19 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 16. [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:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **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®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### Pros & 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)

  ### 17. [MoI3D](https://www.g2.com/products/moi3d/reviews)
  3D modeling for designers and artists


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Moi3D](https://www.g2.com/sellers/moi3d)
- **HQ Location:** Bellingham, WA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 18. [Phi 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/phi-3d/reviews)
  Phi 3D modeler is created by Phenometry, a company that revolutionises freeform surface modeling. Intuitive, fast and easy to learn and use, Phi enables everyone to freely design and manipulate 3D organic shapes with top quality, watertight and smooth surfaces in a fraction of the time. Phi is cloud-native, built on the latest web browser technologies and is accessible through web or as a partner app within Onshape.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Phenometry](https://www.g2.com/sellers/phenometry)
- **HQ Location:** Athens, GR
- **Twitter:** @phi3d_modeler (35 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/phi-3d/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 19. [Podium](https://www.g2.com/products/podium-2024-11-28/reviews)
  Podium is a cloud-based software as a service platform that speeds up the building manufacturing process from design to supply.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Podium](https://www.g2.com/sellers/podium-9881acaa-a28a-47b9-8d72-7fd85fd8a50d)
- **HQ Location:** Sacramento, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/podiumpage/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Integration Support (1 reviews)
- Workflow Efficiency (1 reviews)


  ### 20. [Polycam](https://www.g2.com/products/polycam/reviews)
  Polycam is a 3D scanning application that offers a range of capabilities and services designed for both individual creators and businesses. Polycam's services and products are geared towards democratizing 3D content creation and providing tools that enhance productivity and creativity across various sectors. Key features include: [3D Scanning] Create 3D scans of your environment using mobile devices equipped with LiDAR sensors, as well as through photogrammetry techniques using standard photos from any camera. [LiDAR Technology] Fast, accurate scanning for professional use on LiDAR-enabled devices. [Photogrammetry] Create detailed 3D models from photos without LiDAR. [Editing Tools] Edit scans with tools like cropping, rotating, and scaling. [Collaboration] Share 3D models for team projects requiring 3D visualization. [Export & Integration] Export scans in multiple formats for easy integration with other tools, ideal for architecture, engineering, and game development.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Pipeline :** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [PolyCam](https://www.g2.com/sellers/polycam)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/polycam (56 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 21. [Polyworks 3D Modeler](https://www.g2.com/products/polyworks-3d-modeler/reviews)
  PolyWorks Modeler is a comprehensive reverse-engineering software solution that allows extracting optimal CAD entities (curves, surfaces, parametric sketches, and prismatic features) from polygonal models of digitized parts to serve as the starting point in your professional CAD modeling solution. Create polygonal models of digitized parts in real time - Adopt effective scanning methods that ensure quality and precision with real-time quality meshing technology. Repair and optimize imperfectly digitized geometry - Fill holes, smooth and rebuild surfaces, clean boundaries, recover sharp edges, make surfaces watertight, and more. Apply CAD operations to polygonal models - Extrude boundaries, offset surfaces, reconstruct fillets, perform Boolean operations with CAD models, and more.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Innovmetric](https://www.g2.com/sellers/innovmetric)
- **Year Founded:** 1994
- **HQ Location:** Québec, CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/polyworks (9 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Phone:** 1‑888‑688‑2061

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


  ### 22. [Prontto](https://www.g2.com/products/prontto/reviews)
  Prontto makes it easy to have professional designs delivered in as little as 24h. We replace expensive in-house teams & unreliable freelancers with a pay-as-you-go format. Get all the convenience for a fraction of the price. It's totally async and you can invite unlimited team members to manage your requests dashboard! Our clients develop activities that require great experience, precision, knowledge and training; staff turnover and costs related to adaptation time pose a threat to their business. We help them reduce their overhead expenses related to hiring, equipment and office space.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **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: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Prontto](https://www.g2.com/sellers/prontto)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Miami Lakes, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://linkedin.com/company/prontto-co (11 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


  ### 23. [PT CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/pt-cad/reviews)
  PTCAD 2025 is a comprehensive and cost-effective CAD solution designed to meet the diverse needs of design professionals. Offering full compatibility with the industry-standard DWG file format, PTCAD ensures seamless collaboration and interoperability with other CAD software. Its user-friendly interface and familiar command structure allow users to transition smoothly without a steep learning curve. With a range of editions tailored to specific requirements, PTCAD provides a powerful platform for creating precise and detailed 2D and 3D designs. Key Features and Functionality: - Full DWG and DXF Compatibility: Ensures seamless collaboration and interoperability with other CAD software. - Comprehensive 2D and 3D Design Tools: Offers a wide array of drafting tools for creating accurate and detailed designs. - AutoLISP Support: Allows for automation and streamlining of workflows, enhancing productivity. - Network Licensing: Enables multiple users to access the software simultaneously, reducing licensing costs for organizations. - Familiar Interface and Commands: Facilitates an easy transition for users familiar with other CAD software, minimizing the learning curve. - Advanced Automation Tools (Plus Edition: Includes features like Auto Dimension, Auto Wall, and Sheet Metal tools to simplify complex tasks. Primary Value and User Solutions: PTCAD 2025 addresses the need for an affordable yet powerful CAD solution without compromising on features or performance. By offering full compatibility with DWG files and a familiar user interface, it ensures a smooth transition for users switching from other CAD platforms. The inclusion of AutoLISP support and advanced automation tools in the Plus Edition enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Network licensing options provide cost-effective solutions for organizations, allowing multiple users to collaborate efficiently. Overall, PTCAD 2025 empowers design professionals to create precise and detailed designs while optimizing both time and resources.


  **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [PTCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ptcad)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


  ### 24. [SandStorm PRO](https://www.g2.com/products/sandstorm-pro/reviews)
  The largest marketplace for building in 3D, AR, and VR


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [SandStorm](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sandstorm-2e6d3e34-1ca2-4572-9f2e-4a1ea4098217)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** St Petersburg, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandstorm-media-nft (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Customization (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Limited Resources (1 reviews)

  ### 25. [Seamless3D](https://www.g2.com/products/seamless3d/reviews)
  Seamless3d is open source 3D modeling software free and available for all under the MIT license.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Controls:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Quality of Support:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Pipeline :** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)
- **Topology:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.7/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Seller:** [Open Source Initiative (OSI)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/open-source-initiative-osi)
- **Year Founded:** 1998
- **HQ Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Twitter:** @OpenSourceOrg (64,672 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/885950/ (72 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market




## Parent Category

[3D Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-design)



## Related Categories

- [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)



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## Buyer Guide

### 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  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.  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 

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. 

- 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). 
- 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. 

- 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 
- 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. 
- [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. 
- 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. 

_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/)