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Cheetah3D
by Cheetah3D
What Cheetah3D is
Cheetah3D is paid 3D software for macOS desktop computers, made by Cheetah3D in Tapfheim, Germany. It combines sculpting, animation and parametric modeling tools for constructing 3D work. A built-in render engine handles rendering within the application, and 3D print export prepares models for printing workflows. The product has no free plan. The listed Cheetah3D 8.x single-user license costs $79 a month. An upgrade plan for customers moving from an older version costs $39 a month. The pricing note says From $79. Its feature set covers model creation, animation, rendering and print export in one desktop application. Buyers must choose between the regular 8.x license and the older-version upgrade option.
Who it suits
Cheetah3D suits Mac users who need sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, rendering or 3D print export. It is intended for people choosing a paid desktop 3D application.
What it does well
- Sculpting tools included
- Animation tools included
- Parametric modeling supported
- Built-in render engine
- 3D print export available
What to know first
- macOS-only platform
- No free plan
- Regular license costs 79.00 USD monthly
- Upgrade requires an older version
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah3D 8.x | Single-user license | $79 a month |
| Cheetah3D 8.x Upgrade | Upgrade from an older version | $39 a month |
As cheetah3d.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Cheetah3D brings modeling, animation, rendering and print export together for macOS desktops. Its paid plans distinguish new single-user licenses from upgrades.
Facts from Cheetah3D's own pages
- Animation tools
- Yes · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Tapfheim, Germany · cheetah3d.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Parametric modeling
- Yes · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Platform access
- desktop · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- 3D print export
- Yes · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Render engine
- built-in · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Sculpting tools
- Yes · cheetah3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
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