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Blender vs Blockbench

Both stand on 3d modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Blender

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

Blender brings a wide range of 3D and animation tools into one free, open-source desktop application. Its broad feature set and Python customization are useful for varied workflows, while GPL source-publication terms matter when distributing modified versions.

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Blockbench

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

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.

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The facts

	Blender	Blockbench
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Blender	Not published
Website	blender.org	blockbench.net
On 3d modeling software	#1 of 147	#4 of 147

Blender: what it does well

Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
Covers modeling, animation, rendering, and video editing.
Cycles supports CPU and GPU rendering.
Supports 2D drawing in a 3D viewport.
Can run without installation or internet access.

What to know first

Desktop platforms listed are Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Distributing modified versions requires publishing the source.

Blockbench: what it does well

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.

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