Houdini pricing
Houdini has a free plan and paid plans. Indie price: $299 for 1 year. Free plan: Houdini Apprentice (non-commercial).
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Houdini plans and prices
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Houdini pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Free version
- Houdini Apprentice (non-commercial)
- Checked Oct 25, 2026sidefx.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Houdini Apprentice is a FREE version of Houdini FX”
- Indie price
- $299 for 1 year
- Checked Oct 25, 2026sidefx.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “INDIE GAMEDEV BUY INDIE FOR $299 1YR”
Houdini alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 LightWave 3D | Paid | £795 for a new LightWave 2026 licence (excl. VAT) | No |
 Blender | Open source | — | — |
 Cinema 4D | Paid | — | No |
 Autodesk Maya | Paid | — | No |
| AuAutodesk 3ds Max | Paid | — | No |
Houdini pricing: common questions
Is Houdini free?
Houdini has a free plan: Houdini Apprentice (non-commercial). Paid plans add more.
How much does Houdini cost?
Indie price: $299 for 1 year, according to sidefx.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Houdini?
Free or freemium alternatives include Blender. Open-source options: Blender.