Top 10 Houdini Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Houdini Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Blender
By Blender
(297)4.6 out of 5
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Blender is:
More usable
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#2

3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
(280)4.3 out of 5
3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, 3ds Max Design is:
More usable
More expensive
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#3

Maya
By Autodesk
(262)4.3 out of 5
Bring your imagination to life with Maya® 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Maya helps artists tell their story with one fast, creative toolset.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Maya is:
More usable
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#4

Cinema 4D
By MAXON
(134)4.6 out of 5
Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics quickly and easily, then this is the choice for you.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Cinema 4D is:
More usable
More expensive
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#5

ZBrush
By Pixologic
(100)4.7 out of 5
ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, ZBrush is:
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
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#6

Modo
By Foundry
(86)4.3 out of 5
MODO is your starting point for creative exploration.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Modo is:
More usable
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#7

Unity
By Unity
(358)4.5 out of 5
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Unity is:
More usable
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#8

Substance Designer
By Adobe
(55)4.5 out of 5
Substance Designer is a node-based non-destructive application that edit complete texture sets fast with the non-linear workflow and see your changes apply simultaneously to all your outputs.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, Substance Designer is:
More usable
Better at support
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#9

LightWave 3D
By NewTek
(29)3.9 out of 5
LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, LightWave 3D is:
More usable
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#10

KeyShot
By KeyShot
(180)4.5 out of 5
KeyShot is the fastest and easiest to use 3D rendering software available. In just a few steps you can create amazing visuals straight from your 3D models.
Categories in common with Houdini:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Houdini, KeyShot is:
More usable
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