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At a Glance
Arnold
Arnold
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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V-Ray
V-Ray
Star Rating
(130)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Seats
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Arnold excels in its shading capabilities, with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize realistic material representation in their projects.
  • Reviewers mention that V-Ray stands out in ease of use with a score of 8.2, while Arnold has a lower score of 6.9, indicating that V-Ray may be more accessible for beginners.
  • G2 users highlight that Arnold's lighting features are exceptional, scoring 9.6, which is crucial for achieving high-quality renders, especially in complex scenes.
  • Users on G2 report that V-Ray offers a more comprehensive 3D rendering integration with a score of 8.9, making it easier to incorporate into existing workflows compared to Arnold's lower score of 7.6.
  • Reviewers say that Arnold's material library is robust, scoring 9.0, which allows for a wide variety of textures and finishes, appealing to users who need diverse material options.
  • Users report that V-Ray's quality of support is slightly lower at 8.0 compared to Arnold's 8.3, suggesting that Arnold may provide a more reliable support experience for users facing challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arnold
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
Arnold
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10
8.8
105
Ease of Use
8.2
10
6.9
108
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
46
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
12
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.2
95
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
9
9.0
106
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.7
506
Library
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.8
51
Rendering
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.6
51
Integrations
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
8.8
51
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arnold
Arnold
V-Ray
V-Ray
Arnold and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Arnold
Arnold has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arnold
Arnold
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Arnold
Arnold
Animation
33.3%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
33.3%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Architecture & Planning
54.0%
Design
15.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Media Production
4.0%
Animation
3.2%
Other
18.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Arnold
Arnold
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Priyanuj D.
PD
Priyanuj D.
Verified User in Media Production

The intuitive integration with my preferred tools and seamless rendering of scenes.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

CPU Based, in the world of GPU accelerated rendering, this is still on the CPU side. Another piece of software which is trying to re-invent the wheel maybe. Autodesk's lame attempt to get people to give them more money. VRAY still beats it for single...

V-Ray
V-Ray
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aris G.
AG
Aris G.
Verified User in Graphic Design

V-ray does a great job on rendering. It has all it takes to get photo-realistic renders. It uses CPU and GPU. has a great real-time rendering speed and quality. It's hard to think of something you don't have control over when it comes to rendering using...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Nothing much, v ray is a good rendering software.

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Discussions
Arnold
Arnold Discussions
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Arnold has no discussions with answers
V-Ray
V-Ray Discussions
What is V Ray used for?
1 comment
Hamza A.
HA
Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
What is V Ray for SketchUp?
1 comment
Sagar V.
SV
It is an extension/plugin for rendering work.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
V-Ray has no more discussions with answers