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Blender

The Free and Open Source 3D Creation Software

Blender Overview

Blender is a free, open‑source 3D creation suite that supports the full content creation pipeline from 3D modeling, animation, and rigging, through rendering and visual effects, to video editing and compositing all without licensing fees. The software runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is developed by the Blender Foundation with contributions from a global community. Blender’s feature set includes multiple render engines, physics simulations, Python‑based extensions, and a nonlinear video editor, making it suitable for hobbyists, independent creators, and professional studios alike.

More About Blender

Main Use Cases :

  • 3D Modeling & Product Visualization: Design objects, environments, architectures.
  • Animation Production: Character animation for films, commercials, games.
  • Visual Effects (VFX): Compositing, motion tracking, and effects integration.
  • Video Editing: Nonlinear video edits and post‑production workflows via the Video Sequence Editor.
  • Simulation Workflows: Dynamics like fluids, cloth, particles for realistic scenes.
  • Game Asset Creation: Tools for modeling, texturing, and exporting for game engines.

Pricing:

Blender is 100% free to download and use under the GNU General Public License (GPL). There are no subscription or purchase fees for any official version

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Free and open source with no licensing costs

Supports full 3D pipeline in one application

High-quality rigging and animation tools used in short films, ads, TV series, and feature films

Customizable interface and Python API for specialized tools

Cons:

Steep learning curve due to comprehensive feature set

Performance limitations on lower-end hardware for complex scenes

Frequent updates require adapting to interface changes

Software Trial

1-7 Days

Free Version

Yes

Licensing Type

Proprietary

Blender Starting Price

Free

Vendor Pricing Page

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Blender Software Features

Parametric Modeling Procedural Workflows Multiple Pages Digital Effects 3D Editing Audio Tools Frame Accuracy HDR Support Image/Text Overlay Split/Merge Video Capture Video Stabilization Video Titling

Blender Specification

Starting Price

Free

Price Type

Free

Currency

USD ($)

Subscription

N/A

Deployment Type

  • Cloud Hosted

Supported Platforms

  • Web-Based
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

Technical Support

  • Email

Training Resources

  • Documentation
  • Help Guides
  • In-Person Training
  • Videos

Software Demo & Screenshots

Blender Pricing

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Blender Customers

Clients yet to be updated!

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