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Houdini
by SideFX · Toronto, Canada
Procedural 3D animation and visual effects software used in film, games and simulation work.
CAD, 3D & engineering softwareFree plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.2
- transparency & India fit
What is Houdini?
Houdini is cad, 3d & engineering software from SideFX, based in Toronto, Canada. Procedural 3D animation and visual effects software used in film, games and simulation work.
CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Houdini features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Houdini adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- 2D drafting and 3D modelling
- BIM and structural analysis
- Simulation and FEA
- CAM and CNC programming
- Rendering and visualisation
- Collaboration and versioning
- Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
- Education licences
- Free plan to start without a card
Houdini pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Houdini charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on sidefx.com.
Specifications
- Category
- CAD, 3D & engineering software
- Vendor
- SideFX
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Founded
- Not published
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Houdini — frequently asked questions
What is Houdini?+
Houdini is cad, 3d & engineering software by SideFX. Procedural 3D animation and visual effects software used in film, games and simulation work.
How much does Houdini cost?+
Houdini has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Houdini offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Houdini offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Houdini made in India?+
No. Houdini is developed by SideFX in Toronto, Canada, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Houdini best suited for?+
Houdini suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.
What are the best alternatives to Houdini?+
Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Houdini deployed?+
Houdini is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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