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Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
(16)
4.3 out of 5
RedGiant Effects Suite
By Red Giant
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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RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its "Textures" and "Lighting" features, achieving a high score of 9.5, while RedGiant Effects Suite falls short in this area with lower ratings for similar functionalities.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's "File Editing" and "Mesh Repair" features are robust, scoring 9.3 and 9.1 respectively, which users find essential for their 3D modeling tasks, whereas RedGiant Effects Suite does not offer comparable depth in these areas.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's strong community support and extensive library of materials, scoring 8.5, which enhances the user experience significantly, while RedGiant Effects Suite's material library is perceived as less comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Blender's "Generative AI" features, particularly in "AI Text-to-3D," score a respectable 6.5, showcasing its potential for innovative projects, while RedGiant Effects Suite's generative capabilities are rated lower, limiting creative options.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's "Ease of Use" is rated at 7.1, which some find challenging, while RedGiant Effects Suite scores higher at 8.3, making it more accessible for beginners looking to create visual effects quickly.
  • Users report that Blender's "Visual Effects" functionality scores a solid 9.0, making it a favorite for those focused on high-quality visual production, while RedGiant Effects Suite, despite its strengths, does not match this level of performance in visual effects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
RedGiant Effects Suite
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
RedGiant Effects Suite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
9.2
14
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.3
14
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
9.3
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
9.2
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
7.5
14
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
1,320
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Blender and RedGiant Effects Suite are categorized as Video Effects
Unique Categories
Blender
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite 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%
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
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%
RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Broadcast Media
12.5%
Public Relations and Communications
6.3%
Media Production
6.3%
Market Research
6.3%
Other
56.3%
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
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
GI
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.

RedGiant Effects Suite
RedGiant Effects Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shelby R.
SR
Shelby R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It's so so easy! I absolutely love the simplicity of this product. Drag and drop and you're done. The effects are seamless and look so professional. You can certainly take the time to make these type of effects from scratch yourself, but there's no need...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Animation
Verified User in Animation

With the recent acquisition by Maxon, I find I can no longer recommend this product. While the technology is still very much cutting edge, the new management has introduced a business model focused on revenue over creativity. Introducing a Software as a...

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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
How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
Vlad K.
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
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