Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Blender Foundation
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Best for
- 3d Artists, Animators
- Editor rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
What is Blender?
Blender is a graphic design tool from Blender Foundation. Blender is a powerful, free 3D modeling, animation, and rendering suite.
Blender uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to 3d-artists, animators and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Standout strengths include free & open source, full 3d pipeline, huge community. Worth weighing: steep learning curve.
Blender pricing
Pros
- Free & open source
- Full 3D pipeline
- Huge community
Cons
- Steep learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blender?
Blender is a powerful, free 3D modeling, animation, and rendering suite.
How much does Blender cost?
Blender is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Blender have a free trial?
Blender offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Blender support?
Blender is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.