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Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that spans the 3D pipeline from modeling and sculpting to animation, simulation and rendering. Individual artists and small studios use it for animated shorts, visual effects and game assets, and it also includes a video editor, compositing and a Python API for scripting.

Facts at a glance

FactValueSource
CompanyBlender Foundation, Amsterdamblender.org/about, checked 5 Nov 2026
Launched1994. First source files titled Blender were written on 2 January 1994, still considered its official birthdayblender.org/about/history, checked 5 Nov 2026
Free planFree: a free plan existsblender.org/about/license, checked 5 Nov 2026
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linuxblender.org/download, checked 5 Nov 2026

Pricing & plans

Model

Free

Free plan available

Price tiers

PlanPer monthUsage, as the vendor states it
BlenderFreeFree software released under the GNU General Public License

Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.

  • Released under the GNU General Public License

  • Modified versions that are shared publicly must share their changes

  • Funded mainly by donations and memberships, with no paid edition

Source: blender.org/about/license, checked 5 Nov 2026

Features & platforms

  • Modeling, sculpting and retopology tools

  • Animation and rigging

  • Cycles path-tracing renderer

  • Simulation with Bullet and MantaFlow

  • Camera and object motion tracking, masking and compositing

  • Video editor

  • Python API for scripting and customization

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Sources: blender.org/features, blender.org/download, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alternatives

  • Houdini Apprentice

    Free version of Houdini FX for students, artists and hobbyists, limited to personal non-commercial projects.

    sidefx.com

  • Cinema 4D

    Commercial 3D application whose Maxon One trial runs 14 days and includes Redshift.

    maxon.net

  • SketchUp

    Go plan for iPad and web is listed at $10.75 per user each month billed annually.

    sketchup.com

Sources: sidefx.com/products/houdini-apprentice, maxon.net/en/cinema-4d, sketchup.com/en/plans-and-pricing

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