Open Source Alternatives to Maya / 3ds Max

1 free, open source replacement for Maya / 3ds Max. Self-hostable, transparent, and community-driven.

Blender✓ Verified★ 14K
3D creation suite. Modeling, animation, rendering, compositing, and video editing.
Creative ToolsGPL-2.0
Alt: Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4DC / C++ / Python

Why switch from Maya / 3ds Max?

Switching to an open source alternative to Maya / 3ds Max gives you full control over your data, eliminates vendor lock-in, and often reduces costs. These projects are maintained by active communities and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and customization.