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LightWave 3DCheetah3D

Best for: Independent 3D artists and small studios on Windows or Mac

Best for: Mac users making 3D models and animations for games or AR

Paid

Paid software.

 Paid

Paid licence; a download is available before purchase.

Windows, macOS macOS
  • Modelling, animation, simulation and rendering in one application
  • Long history in broadcast and visual effects work
All 3 strengths
  • Modelling, animation, simulation and rendering in one application
  • Long history in broadcast and visual effects work
  • Versioned documentation for each release
  • Native Apple Silicon and Metal support
  • Modelling, animation and rendering in one app
All 3 strengths
  • Native Apple Silicon and Metal support
  • Modelling, animation and rendering in one app
  • USDZ import and export for AR work
  • Paid licence required
  • No Linux version
  • Mac only
  • Smaller ecosystem than Blender or Cinema 4D
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources

Catalog checked September 24, 2026
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Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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