Compare Blender and Unity Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Blender
Star Rating
(298)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(358)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Blender excels in rendering quality, with a score of 9.2, while Unity's rendering quality is rated at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Blender's advanced rendering capabilities, particularly in textures and lighting, provide a more visually appealing output for 3D models.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's sculpting tools are highly regarded, scoring 8.6, compared to Unity's 7.9. Users say that Blender's brush variety and topology features allow for more detailed and intricate designs, making it a favorite among artists focused on 3D modeling.
- G2 users highlight Blender's superior file support, particularly its compatibility with STL, OBJ, and 3MF formats, scoring 9.1, 9.4, and 8.8 respectively. In contrast, Unity's file support is less robust, which can limit users when importing and exporting assets.
- Users on G2 report that Blender's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, significantly higher than Unity's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Blender's user-friendly interface and comprehensive tutorials make it easier for beginners to get started compared to Unity's steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, are rated at 4.5, while Unity's offerings in this area are less impressive. Users report that Blender's AI capabilities enhance creative workflows, making it a more innovative choice for users interested in AI integration.
- Users report that Blender's community support and resources are extensive, with a quality of support rating of 8.5, compared to Unity's 8.3. Reviewers mention that the active Blender community provides a wealth of tutorials and forums, making it easier to find help and share knowledge.
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Meets Requirements
9.0
249
8.8
304
Ease of Use
7.2
251
8.6
303
Ease of Setup
9.2
18
8.4
51
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
7.9
44
Quality of Support
8.5
218
8.3
284
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.4
45
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
246
9.2
294
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
7.9
44
8.3
121
7.5
45
8.2
115
7.8
47
7.9
114
7.6
45
8.5
121
8.5
50
Move
8.7
123
8.7
52
9.0
127
8.7
52
8.8
128
8.8
51
Store & Manage
8.6
114
8.5
49
8.3
123
8.5
50
7.8
112
8.0
48
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
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.4
118
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
7.8
103
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
7.8
107
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
Editing
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
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 Unity are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Unity
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
11.6%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Other
56.3%
Computer Games
39.8%
Computer Software
11.0%
Entertainment
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.1%
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 Computer Games
-Intuitiveness. Whereas suites such as 3DSMax have a simple layout for manipulation of objects in the 3D plane (ie modifying assets is very easy because of how the UI looks), Blender just does not make the cut. While it does have a lot of useful tools, the...
Unity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alonso P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best thing that I like about Unity is once you understand how to use a big part of the tools that Unity gives you, create any project will be a process that you enjoy from the beginning. You can use the programming Language that you can feel comfortable...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
Editing materials was a lot more difficult than unreal engine when I last used it.
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...
Alonso P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best thing that I like about Unity is once you understand how to use a big part of the tools that Unity gives you, create any project will be a process that you enjoy from the beginning. You can use the programming Language that you can feel comfortable...
Verified User in Computer Games
-Intuitiveness. Whereas suites such as 3DSMax have a simple layout for manipulation of objects in the 3D plane (ie modifying assets is very easy because of how the UI looks), Blender just does not make the cut. While it does have a lot of useful tools, the...
Verified User in Entertainment
Editing materials was a lot more difficult than unreal engine when I last used it.
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
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How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
VK
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Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 comments
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 comments
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 comments
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more
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