Compare Blender and Maxwell Render 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlenderMaxwell Render
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maxwell RenderSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in rendering textures and shading, with scores of 9.5, while Maxwell Render falls short with scores of 8.6 and 8.3 respectively. Reviewers mention that Blender's robust rendering capabilities allow for more detailed and realistic outputs.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Maxwell Render, which lacks a specific score in this area. Users on G2 appreciate the straightforward installation process of Blender.
- G2 users highlight that Blender offers superior file editing features, scoring 9.3 in file editing and 9.1 in mesh repair, while Maxwell Render does not provide comparable functionality. Reviewers say that these features are essential for users who need to refine their models before rendering.
- Users say that Blender's generative AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 6.5, indicating a growing focus on integrating AI into workflows, whereas Maxwell Render does not emphasize this area. Reviewers mention that this could be a deciding factor for those looking to leverage AI in their projects.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's community support and resources are extensive, contributing to its high quality of support rating at 8.5, compared to Maxwell Render's 8.9. Users report that the active community around Blender provides valuable tutorials and troubleshooting assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Blender's compatibility with various file formats, scoring 9.4, is a significant advantage over Maxwell Render, which does not match this level of versatility. Reviewers say that this feature is crucial for professionals working with diverse software ecosystems.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableMaxwell Render
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blender
No trial information availableMaxwell Render
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.0
11
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.0
11
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
6.8
11
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
8.3
6
Rendering
9.5
23
8.6
6
9.5
23
8.3
5
9.6
23
9.7
6
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
9.7
5
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
9.0
5
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
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
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Maxwell Render are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Maxwell Render has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Maxwell Render
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Architecture & Planning
77.8%
Design
11.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Automotive
5.6%
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Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Maxwell Render
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The views and perspectives really show a lot of details and realism. They bring your project to life.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jorge S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Sometimes the quality doesn't reach the vray standards
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...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The views and perspectives really show a lot of details and realism. They bring your project to life.
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Jorge S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Sometimes the quality doesn't reach the vray standards
Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
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
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
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
Maxwell Render has no discussions with answers
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