Blender
Open sourceFree and open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, rendering, and video editing.
- Pricing
- free
- Free tier
- true
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- License
- open-source
- Open source
- Yes
Ranking
Methodology: 3D Animation Software — Baseline Methodology v1.0.0 · last ranking update 2026-09-13 · eligibility: ranked
Why this rank? See the factor breakdown
| Factor | Weight | Score | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation Software — core capability coverage score | 15.0% | 92.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — outcome quality score | 12.0% | 88.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — advanced workflow depth score | 10.0% | 93.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — domain interoperability score | 8.0% | 84.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — scale / capacity score | 5.0% | 78.0 | Moderate |
| Usability & adoption | 10.0% | 68.0 | Moderate |
| Reliability & performance | 10.0% | 82.0 | Moderate |
| Security, privacy & compliance | 5.0% | 80.0 | Moderate |
| Interoperability & ecosystem | 10.0% | 86.0 | Moderate |
| Value & total cost | 8.0% | 98.0 | Moderate |
| Support & documentation | 4.0% | 88.0 | Moderate |
| Evidence confidence | 3.0% | 85.0 | Moderate |
12 of 12 factors currently assessed for Blender. “—” means not yet assessed — never a hidden zero. Weights and thresholds are published in the category methodology.
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Overview
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline: modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. Blender is developed by the Blender Foundation with a large community of contributors.
Facts & attributes
Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).
Identity · Taxonomy
- Documentation(HTTPS URL)
- https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/Verification pending
- Tags(open-source;cloud-native)
- 3d animation, open source, modeling, rendering, simulationVerification pending
Platform · Deployment
- Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux)
- Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending
- Offline mode(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- Operating systems(Windows;macOS;Linux;iOS;Android)
- Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending
Pricing · Licensing
- Free plan(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license)
- open-sourceVerification pending
- Open source(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom)
- freeVerification pending
- Source repository(HTTPS URL)
- https://github.com/blender/blenderVerification pending
- SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT)
- GPL-2.0-or-laterVerification pending
Features · Product · Fit
- Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics)
- 3D modeling, Animation and rigging, Physics simulation, Rendering (Cycles, EEVEE, Workbench), Compositing, Video editing and motion trackingVerification pending
Api · Integrations · Ecosystem
- API available(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- CLI(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
Audience · Use · Case
- Best for(Neutral editorial summary)
- Blender is a free, open-source 3D creation suite covering modeling, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and video editing, which the Blender Foundation licenses for unrestricted commercial use.Verification pending
- Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise)
- individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
- Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate)
- 3D animation, Visual effects and motion tracking, Game asset creation, Motion graphicsVerification pending
Lifecycle · Versioning
- Current version(1.12.3)
- 5.2Verification pending
- Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived)
- activeVerification pending
Vendor · Maintainer
- Founded year(2012)
- 2002Verification pending
- Headquarters country(US)
- NetherlandsVerification pending
- Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual)
- foundationVerification pending
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