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Silo vs LightWave 3D: catalog facts
Silo	LightWave 3D
Best for: Modellers who want a dedicated subdivision and UV tool alongside their main 3D package	Best for: Independent 3D artists and small studios on Windows or Mac
Paid Paid licence with a 7-day free trial and a yearly upgrade period.	Paid Paid software.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling UV mapping included All 4 strengths for Silo Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling UV mapping included Native builds for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs Optional companion renderer, Milo	Modelling, animation, simulation and rendering in one application Long history in broadcast and visual effects work All 3 strengths for LightWave 3D Modelling, animation, simulation and rendering in one application Long history in broadcast and visual effects work Versioned documentation for each release
Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program Trial lasts only 7 days All 3 limitations for Silo Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program Trial lasts only 7 days macOS version requires an M1 or newer Mac	Paid licence required No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Silo nevercenter.com/silo Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for LightWave 3D lightwave3d.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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