Top 10 V-Ray Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to V-Ray Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

D5 Render
By Dimension 5 Techs
(572)4.9 out of 5
D5 Render is a GPU rendering software based on Unreal Engine and NVIDIA RTX technologies, as well as the hardware architecture of the new generation of TURING RTX graphics cards. With the self-developed pioneering real-time GI and Video Noise Reduction algorithms, plus the hybrid real-time rendering pipeline, D5 Render is set to unleash the high-performance potential of RTX graphics cards, bringing designers a creative experience like never before. The interactive rendering process has never been this easy, making it possible for the unprecedented RTX Real-time Rendering Workflow for Architectures.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, D5 Render is:
More usable
Easier to admin
Easier to do business with
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#2

Blender
By Blender
(297)4.6 out of 5
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Blender is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to do business with
Easier to admin
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#3

Cinema 4D
By MAXON
(134)4.6 out of 5
Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics quickly and easily, then this is the choice for you.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Cinema 4D is:
More usable
More expensive
Easier to do business with
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#4

Lumion
By Act-3D B.V., makers of Lumion
(86)4.4 out of 5
Lumion is a software that creates videos, images and 360 panoramas for architect.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Lumion is:
More usable
More expensive
Better at support
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#5

Twinmotion
By Epic Games
(31)4.6 out of 5
Twinmotion is a real-time visualization software changing the way architects and designers interact with their models.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Twinmotion is:
More usable
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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#6

Maxwell Render
By Next Limit Technologies
(22)3.9 out of 5
Maxwell Render is rendering technology capable of simulating light exactly as it behaves in the real world
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Maxwell Render is:
More usable
Better at support
More expensive
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#7

Artlantis
By Studio Base 2
(16)4.2 out of 5
Artlantis is a 3D rendering application developed for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high resolution renderings and animations.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Artlantis is:
More usable
More expensive
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#8

3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
(280)4.3 out of 5
3ds Max Design software is a comprehensive 3D design, modeling, animation, and rendering solution for architects, designers, civil engineers, and visualization specialists.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, 3ds Max Design is:
More expensive
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#9

SketchUp
By Trimble
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• Architectural Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, SketchUp is:
Slower to reach roi
More usable
Easier to set up
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#10

Unity
By Unity
(358)4.5 out of 5
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
Categories in common with V-Ray:
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to V-Ray, Unity is:
Slower to reach roi
More usable
Better at support
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