MagicaVoxel is a popular free voxel editor, but many creators also need robust video‑editing or 3D‑modeling tools that are completely free. Below is a curated list of 20 free alternatives spanning video editing, general‑purpose 3D creation, and dedicated voxel editors.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
All‑in‑one 3D suite with modeling, sculpting, animation, rendering, and a built‑in video sequencer. Supports voxel‑style workflows via add‑ons.
Professional‑grade video editor with color grading, visual effects, and Fairlight audio. Free tier offers unlimited timeline length.
Open‑source, cross‑platform video editor with native timeline, wide codec support, and GPU‑accelerated effects.
Feature‑rich, open‑source video editor for Linux, Windows and macOS. Multi‑track timeline, proxy editing, and extensive effects library.
Simple drag‑and‑drop video editor with unlimited tracks, 3D animated titles, and real‑time previews.
Non‑linear video editor under active development. Offers modern UI, node‑based compositing, and fast rendering.
Free version of HitFilm with professional VFX, compositing, and video editing tools. Requires free account registration.
Industry‑used editor with powerful trimming, real‑time effects, and export up to 720p. Free tier is fully functional for non‑commercial work.
Windows‑only editor offering timeline editing, visual effects, and hardware‑accelerated rendering without watermarks.
Entry‑level version of Avid’s professional NLE. Provides basic editing, trimming, and media management tools.
Open‑source voxel editor with real‑time rendering, palette management, and export to OBJ, PLY, and MagicaVoxel formats.
Free voxel modeling tool featuring layers, symmetry, and import/export of .VOX, .OBJ, and .PLY files.
Web‑based and desktop voxel/low‑poly editor geared toward game asset creation. Supports JSON, OBJ, and GLTF exports.
While the full version is paid, Qubicle offers a free demo with core voxel modeling features and export to Minecraft, Unity, and Unreal.
Open‑source subdivision modeler with a focus on polygonal workflow; can be used for low‑poly voxel‑style assets.
Free, open‑source mesh processing tool for cleaning, converting, and visualizing 3D models, useful for preparing voxel exports.
Browser‑based sculpting app that supports voxel‑like block sculpting via custom brushes; no installation required.
Blender fork with a streamlined UI, making 3D modeling and voxel‑style workflows more approachable for beginners.
Free, web‑based CAD tool with a simple block‑building interface; great for quick voxel‑style prototypes.
Open‑source compositing software for VFX and motion graphics; can be paired with voxel renders for post‑production.