Top 10 Houdini Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Houdini Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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Blender
By Blender
4.6/5
(305)
Product Description
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Blender is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
4.3/5
(277)
Product Description
3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, 3ds Max Design is:
More usable
More expensive
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

Maya
By Autodesk
4.3/5
(265)
Product Description
Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Maya is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering
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ZBrush
By MAXON
4.7/5
(101)
Product Description
ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, ZBrush is:
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

Modo
By Foundry
4.3/5
(86)
Product Description
MODO is your starting point for creative exploration.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Modo is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

Unity
By Unity
4.5/5
(363)
Product Description
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Unity is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

Substance Designer
By Adobe
4.5/5
(55)
Product Description
Substance Designer is a node-based non-destructive application that edit complete texture sets fast with the non-linear workflow and see your changes apply simultaneously to all your outputs.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Substance Designer is:
More usable
Better at support
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

LightWave 3D
By NewTek
3.9/5
(29)
Product Description
LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, LightWave 3D is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Modeling
3D Rendering

KeyShot
By KeyShot
4.5/5
(180)
Product Description
KeyShot is the fastest and easiest to use 3D rendering software available. In just a few steps you can create amazing visuals straight from your 3D models.
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Reviewers say compared to Houdini, KeyShot is:
More usable
Categories in common with Houdini:
3D Rendering

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