Blender is a free, open source 3D creation suite covering modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking and video editing.
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Best open-source alternatives to 3ds Max (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to 3ds Max? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| blender/blender | ★ 21.2K | Other | 20 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to 3ds Max?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to 3ds Max on Repolode are blender.
- Which 3ds Max alternative should I choose?
- blender has the most GitHub stars and is released under Other. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.