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Waveform is a 3D model editor that generates models by connecting sequences of programming blocks that execute in order. Users design geometry, UVs, animation, and physics by creating 2D surfaces and extruding them… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 2 of them free or with a free tier. Waveform – Take Your Programmer Art to the Next Level launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Waveform is a 3d Model Editor designed to be easy to use from the outset. It does not require any artistic skills to create something that looks good. It enables developers to create functional 3d models quickly, so they can prototype out ideas fast, or even use the models in a commercial product. The tool is capable of creating geometry, UV's for texturing, automatic rigging, animation, and hooking up physics rigid bodies. You can then export as OBJ or FBX, and the physics information is also exported to a separate .ragdoll file. A Unity editor script is additionally provided to hook the…

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Your favorite songs as beautiful, customizable artwork

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Bitmap & tilemap generation from a single example with the help of ideas from quantum mechanics - mxgmn/WaveFunctionCollapse

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Meshy-1▲611

    Create stunning 3D models with AI

    2023 · meshy.ai · its alternatives →

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    Shapen▲239

    Create 3D models from images

    2025 · shapen.com · its alternatives →

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    I built a synthesizer based on 3D physicsfree tier, from $99/mo▲512

    I've been working on the Anukari 3D Physics Synthesizer for a little over two years now. It's one of the earliest virtual instruments to rely on the GPU for audio processing, which has been incredibly challenging and fun. In the end, predictably, the GUI for manipulating the 3D system actually ended up being a lot more work than the physics simulation. So far I am only selling it direct on my website, which seems to be working well. I hope to turn it into a sustainable business, and ideally I'd have enough revenue to hire folks to help with it. So far it's been 99% a solo project, with…

    2025 · anukari.com · its alternatives →

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    Visualizing your audio in vector waveforms

    2015 · misha.studio · its alternatives →

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    Meshy-4▲767

    AI powered 3D model generator

    2024 · meshy.ai · its alternatives →

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    Paperform▲467

    Easily create forms as beautiful as you

    2016 · paperform.co · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN. I built this quick and dirty component to render audio waveforms using WebGPU. I just published it to NPM. It's the first time I use WebGPU and it's been a while since I write shaders. Feedback is very welcome! GitHub: https://github.com/mrkev/webgpu-waveform Examples: https://aykev.dev/webgpu-waveform

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Subform is a visual tool for creating dynamic UI layouts.

    2018 · subformapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Lightform▲190

    The design tool for projected AR

    2018 · lightform.com · its alternatives →

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    Design tool for create abstract generative waveform graphics

    2022 · antlii.work · its alternatives →

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    Image generation and editor

    2022 · renderform.io · its alternatives →

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    Blenderfree▲309

    Creative Freedom Starts Here

    2017 · blender.org · its alternatives →

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    Generate & Texture 3D models faster, smarter-now even better

    2025 · 3daistudio.com · its alternatives →

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    Subform▲165

    A CAD-inspired design tool for UX/UI design.

    2016 · subformapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Turn audio into video for social media

    2020 · kapwing.com · its alternatives →

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    Give your Framer-prototypes a third dimension

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Modelify▲134

    Transform 2D photos into stunning 3D models instantly.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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