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Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
(134)
4.6 out of 5
Cinema 4D
By MAXON
At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Star Rating
(134)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cinema 4D
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cinema 4D excels in ease of use with a score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Blender's score of 7.1 indicates a steeper learning curve, particularly in its interface and navigation.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender shines in sculpting and topology, scoring 8.6 and 8.3 respectively, which is often highlighted as a strong point for artists focused on detailed character modeling, whereas Cinema 4D scores lower in these areas with 7.9 and 7.7.
  • G2 users note that Cinema 4D's rendering capabilities are robust, particularly in textures and lighting, both scoring 9.0, while Blender outperforms in shading and overall rendering with scores of 9.5, indicating a more versatile rendering engine.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Blender offers superior file format compatibility, scoring 8.9, which is crucial for users working with various 3D models, while Cinema 4D's compatibility is slightly lower at 8.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is slightly lower than Blender's 8.5, suggesting that Blender may provide a more responsive support experience for users needing assistance.
  • Users say that Blender's community and resources are extensive, contributing to its high score of 9.2 in product direction, indicating a strong ongoing development and user engagement, while Cinema 4D's score of 8.5 suggests a more stable but less dynamic evolution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Cinema 4D
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Cinema 4D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
9.0
124
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.5
124
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
8.8
16
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
8.2
13
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.4
104
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
8.5
124
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
1,320
8.2
329
Design
8.6
122
7.9
28
8.3
121
7.7
30
8.2
115
7.2
26
7.9
114
6.5
19
8.5
121
9.0
32
Move
8.7
123
9.3
32
9.0
127
8.9
34
8.8
128
9.2
33
Store & Manage
8.6
114
8.4
31
8.3
123
8.2
34
7.8
112
7.8
30
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
177
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
212
8.6
50
Library
8.3
24
8.7
5
8.5
22
9.0
5
Rendering
9.5
23
9.0
5
9.5
23
8.3
5
9.6
23
9.0
5
9.2
23
9.3
5
8.8
20
8.7
5
8.9
19
8.7
5
Integrations
8.2
14
6.7
5
8.2
21
9.0
5
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.3
53
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video EffectsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.7
72
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Blender and Cinema 4D are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Blender
Blender is categorized as 3D Printing, Video Effects, and Video Editing
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Design
20.9%
Animation
11.9%
Graphic Design
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Media Production
7.5%
Other
41.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Charles M.
CM
Charles M.
Verified User in Automotive

It is in constant evolution and still needs to be a complete tool to apply in major industries as a primary design software, it is still of complementary use, it seems to me that some modeling tools work correctly only when you use a graphic drawing...

Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Isaac C.
IC
Isaac C.
Verified User in Graphic Design

Cinema 4d is the best 3D software for graphic designers. It is the program for excellence. Nowadays more and more people in the sector are using. Is the best program to create animations in 3d. Has many new characteristics, and gives you a lot of ways to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
GD
Verified User in Design

Material editor is limited No "editible poly" as in 3Ds max Can't use multiple uvw channels for the same object

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Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D Discussions
how i use this app?
2 comments
AM
Hey there, you could start by learning what it's used for. You can start by learning the interface. There are lots of resources on youtube that will...Read more
LIGHT OF THE LORD
1 comment
Revival E.
RE
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