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Is Blender completely free?
Yes. Blender is free and open-source software. You can download the application without buying a subscription, and you can use it to create personal or commercial work.
What “free” means for Blender
The Blender application is distributed under the GNU General Public License. You do not need a trial key, monthly payment or watermark removal purchase. Blender Foundation publishes the source code, and the official desktop downloads are available for supported Windows, macOS and Linux systems.
Can you make money with Blender?
Yes. The images, animations, models and videos you create are your work, subject to the rights attached to any third-party assets you use. You can use Blender in freelance work, a studio pipeline, product visualization, YouTube content or a game project. The Blender license does not force your rendered image or animation to be free.
What might still cost money?
The core software is free, but creators may choose to pay for training, cloud rendering, marketplace assets, add-ons, stock material or more powerful hardware. Some add-ons have separate licenses. Review the seller’s terms before using paid or downloaded assets in commercial work.
Frequently asked questions
Does Blender add a watermark?
No. Blender does not add a purchase watermark to your renders or exported video.
Is there a paid “Pro” edition?
The official core application is not divided into a locked free edition and a paid Pro edition.
Where should I download it?
Use Blender Foundation’s official page. Our Blender download guide explains the available packages.