Blockbench
Blockbench is a free, open-source editor for creating low-poly 3D models. Its modeling tools support cuboid and mesh shapes, while the texturing tools let users create, edit, and paint textures. It can generate a model's UV map and template, and connect to an external image editor or pixel-art program. The animation editor supports rigging, position, rotation, and scale keyframes, with a graph editor. A built-in plugin store offers extensions such as tools, export formats, and model generators, and users can make their own plugins. Blockbench is available as a web app and on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and the project is licensed under the GPL. Its privacy policy says it does not knowingly collect personally identifiable data, though it may collect anonymized usage data such as installation count. Local storage and cookies support functions such as remembering preferences. When users share a model, its data is stored for the duration they select, and they can request earlier removal.
Who it is for
Blockbench suits people making low-poly models who want modeling, texturing, and animation tools in a web app or on desktop and mobile platforms. It also suits users who want to extend the editor with plugins or use their own plugins.
What is good
- Free to use for any type of project.
- Supports cuboid and mesh modeling.
- Can generate UV maps and templates.
- Animation includes rigging and keyframes.
- Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- Privacy policy says anonymized usage data may be collected.
- Shared model data is stored for the selected duration.
- Data security is not guaranteed to be absolute.
Verdict
Blockbench offers modeling, texture painting, animation, and plugins across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Consider its model-sharing retention and privacy terms if you plan to use those features.
Blockbench plans and pricing
All plansCompared on 3D modeling software
- Free plan
- Yes
