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Metasequoia review

Freemium#64 of 147 in 3D Modeling Software

A broad desktop modeling toolkit with free Standard-equivalent functionality and a $100 EX license.

3.0/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Metasequoia is desktop 3D modeling software for Windows and macOS, aimed at graphic design, polygon modeling, character work, and 3D printing. Its toolset covers polygon editing, digital sculpting, bone posing, morphing, UV editing, 3D texture painting, OpenSubdiv subdivision surfaces, toon rendering, scripting, and user plug-ins. It suits creators who want modeling and export capabilities in a desktop application, particularly those working with polygon-based assets, posed characters, or printable models.

Pricing is split between a free Standard-equivalent edition and the EX edition. The published plans show Windows and macOS support, polygon modeling and sculpting, bone and morph features, and STL, glTF, and VRM export in the Standard-equivalent functionality available free of charge. A 30-day free trial is also listed. EX costs $100 as a permanent license rather than a subscription, adding path tracing rendering, measurement tools, and FBX, PLY, and 3MF export. That makes the free edition a practical starting point for core modeling, while EX is the relevant choice for advanced rendering, measurement, or those additional formats.

Metasequoia’s breadth is a clear strength: it combines modeling, sculpting, posing, UV work, texture painting, rendering, Python scripting, plug-ins, and extensive import and export support. Its print-oriented format coverage includes STL, while glTF, VRM, FBX, PLY, and 3MF support extends its usefulness across different asset workflows. RenderMan is available through an external plug-in. Choose Metasequoia if desktop polygon modeling and a permanent EX license fit your workflow. Choose another tool if you need a non-desktop product or want RenderMan as a standard integration.

Metasequoia pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free Standard-equivalent functionality covers core modeling workflows
    • Supports sculpting, posing, UV editing, texture painting, and rendering
    • Exports to STL, glTF, VRM, FBX, PLY, and 3MF formats
  • Where it doesn't
    • EX is required for path tracing and measurement tools
    • RenderMan is an external plug-in rather than a standard integration
    • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS

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