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LightWave 3DSilo

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

Best for: Modellers who want a dedicated subdivision and UV tool alongside their main 3D package

Paid

Paid software.

 Paid

Paid licence with a 7-day free trial and a yearly upgrade period.

Windows, macOS Windows, 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
  • Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling
  • UV mapping included
All 4 strengths
  • Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling
  • UV mapping included
  • Native builds for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs
  • Optional companion renderer, Milo
  • Paid licence required
  • No Linux version
  • Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program
  • Trial lasts only 7 days
All 3 limitations
  • Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program
  • Trial lasts only 7 days
  • macOS version requires an M1 or newer Mac
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
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Catalog checked September 24, 2026
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Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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