Bforartists

Bforartists is a free and open-source 3D creation software designed to enhance the user experience compared to its predecessor, Blender. It aims to provide a refined graphical user interface (GUI) and improved usability, focusing on a more user-friendly and intuitive design rather than a hotkey-centered approach. Bforartists maintains full compatibility with Blender files and addons, ensuring that features from Blender are also available in Bforartists. Recent updates include new features such as Asset Shelves and various bug fixes.

Key Features:
- Offline Render Engine (Cycles): Create high-quality renderings with a powerful rendering engine.
- Real-Time Viewport Preview (Eevee): Experience immediate feedback with a real-time rendering engine for your 3D scenes.
- Polygon Modeling Tools: Access a wide range of tools for effective polygon modeling.
- Node-Based Material System: Utilize a flexible material system based on nodes for advanced material creation.
- Robust Rigging Capabilities: Easily rig characters and objects for animation.

Bforartists is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, with the most recent version being Bforartists 4.2.2, released on September 2, 2024. Note that there is no longer support for 32-bit versions, and users may encounter warnings during installation due to the lack of a digital signature. If issues arise, it is recommended to try the zipfile version. Overall, Bforartists is an ideal choice for artists looking for a more accessible alternative to Blender.