SideFX Houdini
Procedural 3D software for modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering in film, television, games, and advertising
- Also known as
- sidefx-houdini
Available worldwide
What is SideFX Houdini?
Houdini is a procedural 3D animation and visual effects platform that provides comprehensive tools for artists and studios to create cinematic results. It includes modeling, rigging, character animation, simulations, look development, lighting, and rendering capabilities across the entire production pipeline.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Unity
- 3ds Max
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 20 | 0.04 | 0.8 | ✓ |
| Price level | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Pricing transparency | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-08-17 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: CA · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-17 · 75% |
Pricing
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Model | commercial | mediumsource · 2026-08-17 · 70% |