MeshLab is a powerful open‑source tool for processing and editing 3D meshes. Below is a curated list of 20 free alternatives that span both 3D modeling/processing and video editing, giving you a broad toolbox for creative and technical projects.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
All‑in‑one 3D creation suite – modeling, sculpting, animation, rendering, compositing, and even video editing.
Professional‑grade video editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post‑production in a single free package.
Cross‑platform, open‑source video editor with native timeline editing, wide format support, and GPU‑accelerated effects.
Feature‑rich, open‑source video editor for Linux, Windows and macOS, offering multi‑track editing and a robust effects library.
Simple, drag‑and‑drop video editor with unlimited tracks, 3D animated titles, and fast rendering via FFmpeg.
Parametric 3D CAD modeler aimed at mechanical engineering and product design, with extensive import/export options.
Intuitive mesh editing tool from Autodesk for sculpting, repairing, and preparing 3D models for 3D printing.
3D point‑cloud and mesh processing software focused on comparison, registration, and statistical analysis.
Open‑source library and toolkit for 3D data processing, offering Python/C++ APIs for mesh, point‑cloud, and visualization tasks.
Subdivision‑modeler with a clean UI, supporting UV mapping, texturing, and export to many 3D formats.
Web‑based sculpting tool that runs in the browser, allowing quick mesh modifications without installation.
User‑friendly fork of Blender with a redesigned UI aimed at artists new to 3D modeling.
Open‑source compositing software for visual effects, comparable to Nuke, with node‑based workflow.
Modern, non‑linear video editor still in alpha but already offering multi‑track editing and effects.
Simple video cutter, filter, and encoder designed for quick editing tasks and format conversion.
Physically based renderer for research and production, useful for generating high‑quality renders of 3D models.
Open‑source physically based rendering engine that integrates with Blender and other 3D packages.
Lightweight voxel editor and renderer, great for creating low‑poly 3D assets and exporting meshes.
Free, open‑source game engine with built‑in 3D modeling, animation, and video playback capabilities.
Free version of HitFilm offering video editing, compositing, and a modest set of VFX tools.