Blender vs LightWave 3D
| Blender | LightWave 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | £450/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | desktop | — |
| Sculpting tools | Yes | — |
| Animation tools | Yes | — |
| Render engine | built-in | — |
| 3D print export | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best 3D Modeling Software, Best Animation Software, Best 3D Animation Software, Best 3D Character Animation Software, Best Game 3D Modeling Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Blender scores higher on our published basis.