Top 10 LightWave 3D Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to LightWave 3D 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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Blender is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, 3ds Max Design is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
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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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Maya is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
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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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Cinema 4D is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
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#5

Modo
By Foundry
(86)4.3 out of 5
MODO is your starting point for creative exploration.
Categories in common with LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Modo is:
Better at support
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
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#6

Houdini
By SideFX
(33)4.5 out of 5
SideFX develops Houdini, a 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games.
Categories in common with LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Houdini is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, Unity is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
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#8

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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Rendering
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, KeyShot is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#9

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 LightWave 3D:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, ZBrush is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
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#10

V-Ray
By Chaos Software
(130)4.5 out of 5
V-Ray’s award-winning 3D rendering software helps artists, architects and designers visualize anything imaginable. Trusted by 92 of the top 100 number architecture firms, and integrated into the pipelines of the biggest film and visual effects companies, V-Ray® is built to handle your toughest scenes and biggest projects
Categories in common with LightWave 3D:
• 3D Rendering
Try for free
Reviewers say compared to LightWave 3D, V-Ray is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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