Compare Cheetah 3D and Cinema 4D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cheetah 3D
Star Rating
(12)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cheetah 3DCinema 4D
Star Rating
(134)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cinema 4DSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cinema 4D excels in animation capabilities, particularly with its "Animate" feature, scoring 9.3, while Cheetah 3D lags behind at 7.7, indicating a more robust toolset for animators in Cinema 4D.
- Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's rendering quality is superior, with a score of 8.9 for "Render" compared to Cheetah 3D's 8.0, highlighting its advanced rendering techniques and effects that enhance visual output.
- G2 users note that Cinema 4D offers a more extensive library of materials, scoring 9.0, which allows for greater customization and creativity in projects, whereas Cheetah 3D's material options are less comprehensive.
- Users on G2 emphasize that Cheetah 3D shines in sculpting, receiving a score of 9.0, which is higher than Cinema 4D's 7.9, making it a preferred choice for users focused on detailed sculpting work.
- Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's "Effects" feature is highly rated at 9.0, providing a wide range of visual effects that enhance projects, while Cheetah 3D's effects capabilities are not as robust, scoring lower in this area.
- Users say that Cinema 4D's overall ease of use is rated at 8.5, which is slightly better than Cheetah 3D's 8.1, suggesting that Cinema 4D may offer a more user-friendly experience for beginners and professionals alike.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cheetah 3D
No pricing availableCinema 4D
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cheetah 3D
No trial information availableCinema 4D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
9
9.0
124
Ease of Use
8.1
9
8.5
124
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
16
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
13
Quality of Support
7.6
9
8.4
104
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
10
8.5
124
Features by Category
Design
9.0
5
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
32
Move
7.7
5
9.3
32
8.0
5
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.2
33
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
7.8
30
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Rendering
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Integrations
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Cheetah 3D and Cinema 4D are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Cheetah 3D is categorized as 3D Painting
Cinema 4D is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cheetah 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cinema 4D
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
Graphic Design
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
8.3%
Other
33.3%
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
Cheetah 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
How light it is overall! Running a few open windows of different softwares at once can be a challange for a 13inch macbook but cheetah 3d is very light and keeps the laptop at ease.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
There is nothing much to dislike about it. I wish there should be more templates to skip the reinvention of wheels
Cinema 4D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stuart H.
Verified User in Media Production
Cinema 4D is unbelievably powerful and also a very stable platform. You can use it for everything from creating simple mock-ups to full scale 3D productions. It is far more accessible than most 3D software and is constantly striving to improve itself. I...
Most Helpful Critical Review
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
Verified User in Design
How light it is overall! Running a few open windows of different softwares at once can be a challange for a 13inch macbook but cheetah 3d is very light and keeps the laptop at ease.
Stuart H.
Verified User in Media Production
Cinema 4D is unbelievably powerful and also a very stable platform. You can use it for everything from creating simple mock-ups to full scale 3D productions. It is far more accessible than most 3D software and is constantly striving to improve itself. I...
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
There is nothing much to dislike about it. I wish there should be more templates to skip the reinvention of wheels
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
Discussions
Cheetah 3D has no discussions with answers
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
Cinema 4D has no more discussions with answers
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