Best 3D Modeling Software in 2026
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In short: SketchUp is ranked #1 of 141 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Onshape and Spline. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Onshape. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SketchUp at $0.90/mo.
A 3D project can call for anything from sculpting and parametric design to animation or print-ready output. Compared on 3D print export, animation tools, sculpting tools, parametric modeling, and render engine, these entries let you weigh different parts of a modeling workflow. Platform access, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical considerations. SketchUp, Onshape, and Meshy are among the named options to compare: consider which listed capabilities match the way you want to build and present models, and what access and cost terms fit your needs.
141 3D modeling software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 SketchUp iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$0.90/mo Platform access: bothAnimation tools: Yes
- 2 Onshape iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$125/mo Platform access: browser
- 3 Spline Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$15/mo Platform access: bothSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 4 Meshy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$20/mo
- 5 uMake iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$9.99/mo Platform access: bothAnimation tools: Yes
- 6 Creo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Platform access: desktopAnimation tools: Yes
- 7 Houdini No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$7.92/mo Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 8 Blender No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 9 SimplerCAD Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Platform access: bothSculpting tools: Yes
- 10 Shapr3D No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$24.92/mo Platform access: bothSculpting tools: NoAnimation tools: No
- 11 Part3D iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$3.33/mo Platform access: both
- 12 Blockbench iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free
- 13 Rhino 3D No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$95/mo Platform access: desktopAnimation tools: Yes
- 14 ZBrush No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 15 Bforartists No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 16 Nomad Sculpt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9 Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: No
- 17 Tinkercad iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platform access: both
- 18 SelfCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$11.67/mo Platform access: bothSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 19 Leopoly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Platform access: bothSculpting tools: Yes
- 20 form·Z No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$18.25/mo Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 21 MeshLab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Platform access: desktop
- 22 FreeCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Platform access: desktopAnimation tools: Yes
- 23 build123d No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free
- 24 Autodesk Fusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$57/mo Platform access: bothSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
- 25 Autodesk Maya No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$167.50/mo Platform access: desktopSculpting tools: YesAnimation tools: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which 3D modeling software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
SketchUp is ranked #1 of 141 with a score of 9.7. Onshape is second and Spline third.
How many of these have a free plan?
19 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SketchUp has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.90/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.