If you are specifically looking for the 2020 release (Houdini 18.5), note how it compares to modern hardware: Houdini 18.5 Houdini 21.0 Release Date October 17, 2020 Release Date August 27, 2025 Mac OS Support macOS 10.13+ Mac OS Support Apple Silicon Limited (Rosetta 2) Apple Silicon Full Native Support Major Focus KineFX (Rigging/Anim) Major Focus Karma XPU, Motion Mixer ⚙️ System Requirements for Mac
Houdini Apprentice is a free, non-commercial version of Houdini FX designed for students and hobbyists. SideFX Houdini FX 2020 for Mac Free Download
: Limited to 1280x720 resolution and includes a small watermark. If you are specifically looking for the 2020