Compare KeyShot and V-Ray 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,188.00 Per Year
Free Trial 1 Seats
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
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Star Rating
(130)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Seats
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that KeyShot excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it a favorite among small businesses for quick rendering tasks, while V-Ray's score of 6.9 indicates a steeper learning curve that may require more time to master.
- Reviewers mention that KeyShot's rendering quality is outstanding, particularly in textures (9.2) and lighting (9.6), which are crucial for creating realistic visuals, whereas V-Ray, while also strong, has slightly lower scores in these areas, indicating it may not deliver the same level of detail in certain scenarios.
- G2 users highlight KeyShot's superior organizational interface, which simplifies asset management and file previews, making it easier to navigate projects, while V-Ray's interface, although functional, is noted to be less intuitive, potentially slowing down workflow.
- Users on G2 report that KeyShot's integration with creative software is seamless, enhancing collaboration and productivity, whereas V-Ray's integration capabilities, while present, are seen as less robust, which could hinder workflow efficiency for teams relying on multiple tools.
- Reviewers say that KeyShot's support quality is rated at 8.2, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while V-Ray's support, rated at 8.0, is considered adequate but not as highly regarded, leading to some frustration among users needing assistance.
- Users report that V-Ray shines in its advanced rendering features, particularly in atmospheric rendering (9.2), which is essential for creating immersive environments, while KeyShot, although strong in many areas, does not match this level of sophistication in atmospheric effects.
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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
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
- Fixed license on one computer
- Includes all V-Ray integrations
- Includes support
Free Trial
KeyShot
Free Trial is available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
166
8.8
105
Ease of Use
9.0
167
6.9
108
Ease of Setup
8.8
19
8.6
46
Ease of Admin
8.2
17
8.1
12
Quality of Support
8.2
130
8.2
95
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
14
8.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
166
9.0
106
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
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Asset Management
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Media Types
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Administration
Not enough data
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Library
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.8
51
Rendering
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.6
51
Integrations
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
8.8
51
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KeyShot and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
KeyShot is categorized as Animation and Digital Asset Management
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KeyShot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
V-Ray
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%
Architecture & Planning
54.0%
Design
15.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Media Production
4.0%
Animation
3.2%
Other
18.5%
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
I dislike the cumbersome process of working between Keyshot and solidworks. While the plugin is nice for quick import, I find the "update" feature to be worthless. Applied materials suddenly jump around and nothing stays consistent. I prefer to re import my...
V-Ray
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aris G.
Verified User in Graphic Design
V-ray does a great job on rendering. It has all it takes to get photo-realistic renders. It uses CPU and GPU. has a great real-time rendering speed and quality. It's hard to think of something you don't have control over when it comes to rendering using...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Nothing much, v ray is a good rendering software.
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...
Aris G.
Verified User in Graphic Design
V-ray does a great job on rendering. It has all it takes to get photo-realistic renders. It uses CPU and GPU. has a great real-time rendering speed and quality. It's hard to think of something you don't have control over when it comes to rendering using...
Verified User in Design
I dislike the cumbersome process of working between Keyshot and solidworks. While the plugin is nice for quick import, I find the "update" feature to be worthless. Applied materials suddenly jump around and nothing stays consistent. I prefer to re import my...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Nothing much, v ray is a good rendering software.
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
What is V Ray used for?
1 comment
HA
Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
V-Ray has no more discussions with answers
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