In this thesis two software (3D Studio Max and Blender) for 3D graphics and animation are compared with regard to creating and animating 3D humanoid model. Through the stages of modeling, texturing, setting skeleton for animation and the animation itself an insight is given into the similarities of working methods for software. This enabled comparison of software. The stages are relatively explained in detail and then compared in view of the advantages and disadvantages of tools that are used and also in view of the time spent. The aim was to show whether free software solution can do the job as well as commercial software in the task of creating and animating 3D humanoid figure. The results showed that free software Blender can follow commercial software 3ds Max in the process of making and animating 3D humanoid model. In some stages Blender was a better choice because it quickly obtained final product while in some stages was slower. Tools for modeling, texturing and adding hair proved to be a great choice while the tools of other phases of work have shown good results, but something less than 3ds Max. Overall, Blender proved that its working time and the display quality can compete with 3ds Max in this particular task.