TL;DR - Houdini
- Houdini is professional 3D animation software used in film and game production
- It provides procedural generation, simulations, and VFX tools for complex effects
- Free learning edition available, commercial from $269/year
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 90/100
Pricing
Freemium
View pricing Houdini offers a free plan with paid upgrades.
About Houdini
Houdini is the 3D software for visual effects artists. Procedural workflows, simulation tools, and production-proven capabilities—VFX work at the highest level.
The procedural approach is unique. Simulations are industry-standard. The learning curve is steep but rewarding.
VFX professionals and studios doing complex 3D work use Houdini for effects and simulations.
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Houdini FAQ
Houdini Apprentice is free for learning and non-commercial work. Houdini Indie starts at $269/year for commercial projects under $100K revenue.
Houdini is procedural 3D software from SideFX, considered the industry standard for VFX work. It uses a node-based workflow for creating complex effects and simulations.
Houdini specializes in procedural effects and simulations - it's the VFX industry standard. Blender is general-purpose and free. Use Houdini for serious VFX work.