Free alternatives to Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max for Windows

One free program covers modelling, rigging, animation, rendering and even video editing.

A complete 3D suite with its own renderers and a very large community.

What you give up

Studio pipelines built around Maya or 3ds Max, and the shortcuts you already know. Blender has its own way of working.

Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max is a trademark of its owner. SoftNest is not connected to it. Check each publisher's licence and pricing before you switch.