3D design and modeling tools

Free and open source 3D creation suite
Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline.

Professional 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software
Maya is a professional 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software used for creating interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated film, TV series, or visual effects.

3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization and games
3ds Max is professional 3D computer graphics software for making 3D animations, models, games and images. It is widely used for architectural visualization, game development, and film and TV production.

Professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation and rendering software
Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation and rendering software solution. Known for its ease of use and powerful toolset, it is perfect for motion graphics, VFX, and visualization.

Digital sculpting and painting software
ZBrush is the industry standard for digital sculpting. It combines 3D/2.5D modeling, texturing and painting with millions of polygons, making it the perfect tool for character artists, game developers, and VFX studios.

3D modeling software for architects, designers, and makers
SketchUp is an intuitive 3D modeling software that makes it easy to design, visualize, and communicate ideas in 3D. Perfect for architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and woodworking.

Procedural 3D animation and VFX software
Houdini is a 3D procedural software for modeling, rigging, animation, VFX, look development, lighting and rendering in film, TV, advertising and video game pipelines. Its procedural node-based approach makes it incredibly powerful for complex simulations.

Clay-like 3D sculpting software
Substance 3D Modeler is an intuitive 3D modeling application that lets you create assets using clay-like sculpting tools. Perfect for concept artists and designers who want a natural, tactile modeling experience.

Mobile 3D sculpting app
Nomad Sculpt is a powerful mobile 3D sculpting application that brings desktop-class sculpting tools to tablets and smartphones. Perfect for creating detailed sculptures on the go.

NURBS-based 3D modeling software
Rhinoceros (Rhino) is a commercial 3D computer graphics and CAD application. It specializes in free-form NURBS modeling and is widely used in industrial design, architecture, jewelry design, and more.