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At a Glance
Arnold
Arnold
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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V-Ray
V-Ray
Star Rating
(219)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
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 Arnold excels in its shading capabilities, with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize realistic material representation in their projects.
  • Reviewers mention that V-Ray shines in its overall ease of use, scoring 8.2 compared to Arnold's 8.0, which can be a significant factor for small businesses looking for a user-friendly interface.
  • G2 users highlight that Arnold's lighting features are rated at 9.6, indicating superior performance in creating dynamic and realistic lighting effects, which is crucial for high-quality visual outputs.
  • Users on G2 note that V-Ray offers a more extensive library of materials, scoring 9.0, which can save time for users who need a variety of textures and finishes for their projects.
  • Reviewers say that while Arnold has a strong performance in rendering textures with a score of 9.2, V-Ray's integration capabilities, particularly in 3D rendering, are rated higher at 8.9, making it a better option for users needing seamless workflows with other software.
  • Users report that Arnold's product direction is positively viewed at 8.7, suggesting a commitment to continuous improvement, while V-Ray's score of 9.0 indicates a strong alignment with user needs and industry trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arnold
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
Arnold
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10
8.7
189
Ease of Use
8.2
10
7.1
194
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
133
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
23
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
24
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
9
8.9
188
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.8
123
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.0
120
Rendering
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
8.6
121
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
8.1
117
Integrations
Not enough data
7.0
109
Not enough data
8.2
119
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.9
67
Not enough data
4.6
54
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.4
54
Not enough data
4.5
54
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arnold
Arnold
V-Ray
V-Ray
Arnold and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Arnold
Arnold has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arnold
Arnold
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Arnold
Arnold
Animation
33.3%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
33.3%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Architecture & Planning
51.4%
Design
15.4%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.1%
Alternatives
Arnold
Arnold Alternatives
Blender
Blender
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KeyShot
KeyShot
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Chaos Corona
Chaos Corona
Add Chaos Corona
RenderMan
RenderMan
Add RenderMan
V-Ray
V-Ray Alternatives
D5 Render
D5 Render
Add D5 Render
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
Lumion Pro
Lumion Pro
Add Lumion Pro
Discussions
Arnold
Arnold Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Arnold has no discussions with answers
V-Ray
V-Ray Discussions
What is V Ray used for?
1 Comment
Hamza A.
HA
Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
What is V Ray for SketchUp?
1 Comment
Sagar V.
SV
Its extension/plugin for rendering workRead more
What is V-Ray used for?
1 Comment
Anupam S.
AS
Rendering and 3D visualisation.Read more