Compare Blender and Modo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
£74.00 1 Users Per Month
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(86)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£74.00 1 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Blender excels in sculpting with a score of 8.6, while Modo falls short with a score of 6.0. Reviewers mention that Blender's sculpting tools are more versatile and user-friendly, making it a preferred choice for artists focused on detailed character modeling.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's rendering capabilities are superior, scoring 9.0 compared to Modo's 8.2. Users on G2 highlight Blender's advanced lighting and shading features, which contribute to more realistic outputs in projects.
- G2 users note that Blender offers better file support, particularly with STL and OBJ formats, scoring 9.1 and 9.4 respectively. In contrast, Modo's file compatibility is less robust, which can hinder workflow for users needing to import/export various file types.
- Users say that Blender's community support is a significant advantage, with a quality of support rating of 8.5, while Modo's is slightly lower at 8.4. Reviewers mention that the extensive online resources and forums for Blender make troubleshooting and learning more accessible.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, indicating a smoother onboarding process compared to Modo's 8.0. Users report that Blender's intuitive interface allows new users to get started quickly without extensive training.
- Users on G2 highlight that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 6.5, which is notably higher than Modo's offerings. Reviewers say that this functionality enhances creative workflows, allowing for innovative project development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableModo
Monthly Subscription
£74.00
1 Users Per Month
Month-by-month subscription with no contract.
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information availableModo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.1
73
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.1
73
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
8.0
11
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
7.7
10
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
7.3
73
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
6.0
20
8.3
121
8.2
21
8.2
115
5.6
18
7.9
114
5.1
20
8.5
121
7.6
19
Move
8.7
123
7.3
19
9.0
127
8.2
21
8.8
128
8.8
21
Store & Manage
8.6
114
7.8
20
8.3
123
8.4
21
7.8
112
7.2
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
5.6
8
8.5
22
6.5
8
Rendering
9.5
23
8.5
9
9.5
23
8.0
9
9.6
23
8.1
9
9.2
23
7.6
9
8.8
20
7.8
9
8.9
19
6.7
9
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
7.7
8
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
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Modo are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Modo has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Modo
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%
Design
21.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.6%
Computer Games
9.6%
Animation
8.4%
Graphic Design
7.2%
Other
43.4%
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.
Modo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
William V.
Verified User in Animation
MODO is my go to 3D software for all aspects of production. The modeling tools are by far the best Subdivision modeling tools available and the built-in renderer enables me to create beautiful renders quickly.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
As for my experience, it isn't a really well-known 3D modelling software in agencies and companies. In fact for the kind of things I am required to do (most of all simple static rendering of packagings or exhibition stands) they usually prefer to purchase...
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...
William V.
Verified User in Animation
MODO is my go to 3D software for all aspects of production. The modeling tools are by far the best Subdivision modeling tools available and the built-in renderer enables me to create beautiful renders quickly.
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.
Verified User in Graphic Design
As for my experience, it isn't a really well-known 3D modelling software in agencies and companies. In fact for the kind of things I am required to do (most of all simple static rendering of packagings or exhibition stands) they usually prefer to purchase...
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
How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?
1 comment
Official Response from Modo
Hi Mohammad,
Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation...Read more
Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?
1 comment
Official Response from Modo
Hi Cristian,
Sorry, you're having issues, I've reported the issue to our support team.
If you'd like to also submit a ticket through the support portal...Read more
Modo has no more discussions with answers
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