Compare KeyShot and OctaneRender 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,188.00 Per Year
No pricing available
KeyShot
Star Rating
(180)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,188.00 Per Year
Learn more about KeyShotOctaneRender
Star Rating
(11)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that KeyShot excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while OctaneRender, with a score of 8.0, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that KeyShot's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, indicating a strong support system, whereas OctaneRender's support is rated lower at 7.8, leading to some user frustrations in troubleshooting.
- G2 users highlight that KeyShot's "Import/Export" capabilities are user-friendly, allowing for seamless integration with various file types, while OctaneRender users report challenges with file compatibility, which can hinder workflow efficiency.
- Users on G2 appreciate KeyShot's "Rendering" features, particularly its "Textures" and "Lighting" capabilities, which are praised for producing high-quality visuals quickly. In contrast, OctaneRender users mention that while it offers advanced rendering options, the complexity can lead to longer setup times.
- Reviewers say that KeyShot's "Organizational Interface" is intuitive and easy to navigate, which enhances productivity, while OctaneRender's interface is described as less straightforward, requiring more time to master.
- Users report that KeyShot's "Generative AI" features, particularly "AI Text-to-Image," are well-integrated and enhance creative workflows, whereas OctaneRender's generative capabilities are seen as less developed, limiting user creativity in certain aspects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
KeyShot
KeyShot Studio Subscription
$1,188.00
Per Year
KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals. Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data.
KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface • Most Accurate Materials • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers:
- ★ Drag and Drop Materials and Lighting
- ★ Create Your Own Materials and Lighting
- ★ Add Product and Studio Variations
OctaneRender
No pricing availableFree Trial
KeyShot
Free Trial is available
OctaneRender
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
166
8.8
10
Ease of Use
9.0
167
8.0
10
Ease of Setup
8.8
19
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
130
7.8
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
166
6.5
10
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
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Asset Management
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Media Types
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Administration
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Library
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Rendering
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Integrations
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Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KeyShot and OctaneRender are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
KeyShot is categorized as Animation and Digital Asset Management
OctaneRender is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KeyShot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OctaneRender
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
Design
43.2%
Higher Education
6.3%
Automotive
5.7%
Internet
3.4%
Animation
3.4%
Other
38.1%
Media Production
27.3%
Design
18.2%
Animation
18.2%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
KeyShot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John W.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
I like that KeyShot is integrated nicely with Solid Edge 3D CAD, and most all of the other CAD companies. I can take a 3D model I've designed and render it very quickly. Marketing loves when we can provide realistic images of our products before the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
rendering results are ok qualities not close to production level artwork. It is hard to create high-quality and photo realistic images compared to other CGI render engine.
OctaneRender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
the UX. The detail and the layout. It can be seems
Most Helpful Critical Review
Batu C.
Verified User in Media Production
it is extremely buggy. it has lots of compatibility issues with pretty much all plugins. The worst thing is they have horrible support. every time when I ask something, I got a response of " did you read the manual " especially one of their...
John W.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
I like that KeyShot is integrated nicely with Solid Edge 3D CAD, and most all of the other CAD companies. I can take a 3D model I've designed and render it very quickly. Marketing loves when we can provide realistic images of our products before the...
Verified User in Design
the UX. The detail and the layout. It can be seems
Verified User in Design
rendering results are ok qualities not close to production level artwork. It is hard to create high-quality and photo realistic images compared to other CGI render engine.
Batu C.
Verified User in Media Production
it is extremely buggy. it has lots of compatibility issues with pretty much all plugins. The worst thing is they have horrible support. every time when I ask something, I got a response of " did you read the manual " especially one of their...
Discussions
How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?
1 comment
AL
I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. Read more
How can I make more natural lights inside and out?
1 comment
Official Response from KeyShot
Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside...Read more
OctaneRender has no discussions with answers
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