Compare Redshift and RenderMan 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Redshift
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% 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 RenderMan excels in rendering complex scenes with its advanced ray tracing capabilities, while Redshift is praised for its speed and efficiency in rendering, particularly in production environments.
- Reviewers mention that RenderMan's integration with major 3D software like Maya and Houdini is seamless, whereas users on G2 highlight Redshift's compatibility with a wider range of software, including Cinema 4D and Blender.
- G2 users indicate that RenderMan's support for photorealistic rendering is a standout feature, but users say that Redshift's real-time rendering capabilities make it a preferred choice for projects requiring quick iterations.
- Reviewers say that RenderMan's robust shader library offers extensive customization options, while users report that Redshift's user-friendly interface allows for easier shader management and quicker learning curves.
- Users on G2 mention that RenderMan's documentation is comprehensive, but some find it overwhelming, whereas Redshift users appreciate its straightforward tutorials and community support for troubleshooting.
- Reviewers mention that RenderMan's pricing model can be a barrier for small businesses, while users report that Redshift offers a more accessible pricing structure, making it a popular choice among freelancers and small studios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Redshift
No pricing availableRenderMan
No pricing availableFree Trial
Redshift
No trial information availableRenderMan
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
15
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.2
15
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
13
7.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.2
14
Features by Category
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Redshift and RenderMan are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Redshift has no unique categories
RenderMan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Redshift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RenderMan
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
Media Production
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Publishing
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
58.8%
Animation
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Redshift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Redshift makes it extremely easy to analyze and visualize data. The interface is very intuitive to use and I have no problems navigating the software.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Media Production
Billing. Sometimes you could be surprised with the invoice you have.
RenderMan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Entertainment
It is simple effective, efficient rendering. Its proven to have great photo-realistic results in movies such as Star Trek, Finding Dory, etc. For *students, using 3D for the first time or are trying to render models, animations for their student...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
User interface is very busy and hard to use
Verified User in Financial Services
Redshift makes it extremely easy to analyze and visualize data. The interface is very intuitive to use and I have no problems navigating the software.
Verified User in Entertainment
It is simple effective, efficient rendering. Its proven to have great photo-realistic results in movies such as Star Trek, Finding Dory, etc. For *students, using 3D for the first time or are trying to render models, animations for their student...
Verified User in Media Production
Billing. Sometimes you could be surprised with the invoice you have.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
User interface is very busy and hard to use
Discussions
Redshift has no discussions with answers
RenderMan has no discussions with answers
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