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Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
(11)
4.2 out of 5
MakeHuman
By MakeHuman
At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its "Textures," "Shading," and "Lighting" features, all rated above 9.5, making it a preferred choice for high-quality visual effects.
  • Reviewers mention that MakeHuman is specifically designed for character modeling, providing an intuitive interface for creating human figures, which is a significant advantage for users focused on character design.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's robust sculpting tools, with a rating of 8.6, allowing for detailed and intricate designs, while MakeHuman's sculpting capabilities are less emphasized, focusing more on pre-defined human models.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Blender's extensive file support, particularly its compatibility with formats like STL, 3MF, and OBJ, which facilitates easier integration into various workflows, whereas MakeHuman has limited file export options.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's community support and resources are vast, contributing to a higher quality of support rating (8.5) compared to MakeHuman's lower rating (7.2), indicating a more engaged user base for troubleshooting and learning.
  • Users report that while MakeHuman is easier to set up and use (with an ease of use score of 8.1), Blender's learning curve is steeper but ultimately offers more powerful features for advanced users, making it a better long-term investment for serious projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
MakeHuman
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
MakeHuman
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.5
9
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.1
9
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
7.2
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
6.1
9
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
1,320
Not enough data
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
177
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
212
Not enough data
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.3
53
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video EffectsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.7
72
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Blender and MakeHuman are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Blender
MakeHuman
MakeHuman has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Staffing and Recruiting
20.0%
E-Learning
20.0%
Program Development
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Games

-Intuitiveness. Whereas suites such as 3DSMax have a simple layout for manipulation of objects in the 3D plane (ie modifying assets is very easy because of how the UI looks), Blender just does not make the cut. While it does have a lot of useful tools, the...

MakeHuman
MakeHuman
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Games

Customizing every detail, shaping the head ang the body is easier

Most Helpful Critical Review
Roberto T.
RT
Roberto T.
Verified User in E-Learning

The software can create a human figure in few clicks, however, personally I've never been completely satisfied with the outcomes and I went to modify their shape in other modeling softwares. Despite that, I see Makehuman as a time-saver when I need basic...

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MakeHuman
MakeHuman Alternatives
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Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
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