# Blender Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics toolset for creating animated films, visual effects, artwork, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and games. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid. Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/459/blender ## Description Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics toolset for creating animated films, visual effects, artwork, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and games. The LinuxServer image offers an accelerated workspace but does not support GPU rendering out of the box. ## Platform availability Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS. ## Health score 59/100 (Fair), based on 4 of 4 factors. - Maintained: 100 (last commit 22 days ago) - Popular: 41 (115 GitHub stars) - Easy to install: 30 (2 install platforms, Docker image) - Light to run: 20 (8 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM) ## Links - Documentation: https://docs.blender.org/ - Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/blender - ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/blender - Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/blender-0zhfams1qit3pc?q=blender - Official website: https://www.blender.org/ - GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-blender ## Common questions ### Does the LinuxServer Blender image support GPU rendering out of the box? No, it does not support GPU rendering out of the box. It only provides an accelerated workspace experience. ### Can I map users and groups in the container? Yes, the image supports easy user mappings using PGID and PUID. ### How are container updates handled? The image provides regular application updates, weekly base OS updates, and regular security updates. ### What overlay does the container use? It uses a custom base image with an s6 overlay. ### Are open-source Blender render-farm setups straightforward to manage? The provided thread asks about open-source tools for single cloud-node render farms and notes that managing and optimizing these setups can be complex. ## Alternatives - Autodesk 3ds Max: Professional-grade 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software, used for creating detailed worlds across film, TV, games, and design pro… - Autodesk Fusion: Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE platform with cloud-based modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools plus collaborative features. - Autodesk Maya: Comprehensive software for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering, trusted by top artists for films and games, with tools to enhance workflo… - Bforartists: Bforartists is a complete 3D suite to create 3D content. - Blockbench: Blockbench is a free 3D modeling program featuring a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. - Cinema 4D: CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. - FilmCraft: FilmCraft is a native non-linear video editor written in pure Rust, providing source and program monitors, a real timeline, and every trim… - Hew: Free, open-source 3D modeler that works like SketchUp: draw on a face, push/pull, snap to what's there. - Natron: Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. - Shotcut: Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for content creators and editors who need to trim, composite, and export video… - Spline: Browser-based tool for 3D modeling, animation, sculpting, and interactive experiences with real-time team collaboration, material editing,… - Wings 3D: Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware. --- Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/459/blender), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.