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• LightWave 3D vs MayaMaya adds Linux support and broad studio adoption for modeling, animation and effects, but with expensive subscription pricing and a steep learning curve.
• LightWave 3D vs Autodesk 3ds MaxAutodesk 3ds Max offers modelling, animation and rendering long established in games and visualisation, but it runs only on Windows and is expensive for individuals.
• LightWave 3D vs Cinema 4DCinema 4D is a subscription-based Windows and Mac application for modeling and animation, particularly strong for motion graphics and integrated with Adobe creative tools.
• LightWave 3D vs Cheetah3DA 3D modelling, rendering and animation application built specifically for the Mac.
• LightWave 3D vs BlenderBlender is free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, covering modelling, animation, simulation and rendering with Cycles and Eevee plus a large add-on ecosystem.
• LightWave 3D vs Houdini ApprenticeHoudini Apprentice is free on Windows, macOS and Linux with nearly the full Houdini FX feature set, but it is non-commercial only and files are typically watermarked.
• LightWave 3D vs SiloA polygon and subdivision surface 3D modeller and UV mapper for Windows and macOS.
• LightWave 3D vs BforartistsBforartists is a free, open-source fork of Blender with a reworked, more discoverable interface, compatible with Blender files and add-ons.
• LightWave 3D vs Wings 3DSubdivision surface modeller with a context-sensitive interface.