Houdini
7.6#1 in 3d rigging softwareFrom $95 a yearFree planWindowsmacOSLinux
VisitHoudini vs MakeHuman
What both publish
| Fact | Houdini | MakeHuman |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| Render engine | both | built-in |
Houdini plans
- Houdini Core — Workstation perpetual$1,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, workstation$1,095 a year
- Houdini Core — Local Access perpetual$2,995 a month
- Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, local access$1,639 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, workstation$1,475 a year
- Houdini Core — Annual rental, local access$2,195 a year
MakeHuman plans
- MakeHuman CommunityFree
Pick Houdini if…
Houdini suits 3D artists and technical teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or synthetic data. Apprentice is an option for non-commercial learning and personal projects, with render limits to consider.
Pick MakeHuman if…
MakeHuman suits people creating adjustable human character models for desktop workflows, including users who want to bring models into Blender. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.