3D & CAD

 Free alternative to: Autodesk Maya / 3ds Max

What it does: Create 3D models, sculpt characters, animate scenes, and render images using a complete 3D creation toolkit.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: SolidWorks / Autodesk Fusion, for mechanical design

What it does: Design precise 3D parts and real-world objects using adjustable dimensions, sketches, and technical drawings.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: AutoCAD LT, for 2D drafting

What it does: Create precise 2D technical drawings, floor plans, and layouts using drafting tools, layers, and dimensions.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Autodesk Fusion, for code-based part modeling

What it does: Build precise 3D objects by writing scripts that define shapes and dimensions, useful for customizable parts and 3D printing.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: Autodesk Maya / 3ds Max, for polygon modeling

What it does: Build and edit 3D models using polygon modeling tools, materials, and UV mapping for textures.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux 

Free alternative to: SolidWorks / Autodesk Inventor, for basic part and mechanism design

What it does: Design dimensioned 2D and 3D parts, check how components fit together, and simulate mechanical linkages.

Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux