# Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection, Hexagon vs Blender Comparison | | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 14 | 316 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (38.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $355 per month | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection **Not enough data** ### Hexagon Pros: - Integration Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Time Consumption (1 reviews) - Update Issues (1 reviews) ### Blender Pros: - 3D Modeling (13 reviews) - Ease of Use (13 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (9 reviews) - Difficult Learning (8 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (265 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 7.2 (267 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (234 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 4.2 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (261 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly) Price: $355 per month [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Hexagon #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Blender #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | 7.5/10 | 7 | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence Steps** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Import/Export** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotating ** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | 8.0/10 | 10 | | **Blender** | 8.0/10 | 149 | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (128 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (127 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (120 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (119 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (135 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (134 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (119 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (128 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (117 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.1 (14 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (14 reviews) | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.8/10 | 31 | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (25 reviews) | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (13 reviews) | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 9.0/10 | 35 | #### Library | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (28 reviews) | | **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | #### Rendering | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (28 reviews) | | **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.5/10 | 13 | #### Editing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | | **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | | **Text Animation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | | **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | | **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | | **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | | **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | | **Team Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Effects | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.9/10 | 13 | #### Compatibility | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Text Animation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Rotoscoping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Visual Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | #### Project Management | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Team Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Effects | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 3.8/10 | 10 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.8 (10 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.3 (10 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.3 (10 reviews) | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection** | N/A | N/A | | **Hexagon** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 5.7/10 | 16 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (16 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (16 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) **Unique to Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection (7):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine) **Unique to Blender (6):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection | Hexagon | Blender | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 38.5% | 77.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 38.5% | 11.7% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 23.1% | 10.4% | ### By Industry #### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection - **Architecture & Planning:** 29.2% - **Civil Engineering:** 16.7% - **Construction:** 12.5% - **Utilities:** 8.3% - **Telecommunications:** 4.2% - **Semiconductors:** 4.2% - **Renewables & Environment:** 4.2% - **Packaging and Containers:** 4.2% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.2% - **Food & Beverages:** 4.2% - **Other:** 8.3% #### Hexagon - **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4% - **Industrial Automation:** 15.4% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 7.7% - **Retail:** 7.7% - **Public Safety:** 7.7% - **Oil & Energy:** 7.7% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.7% - **Construction:** 7.7% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 7.7% #### Blender - **Animation:** 12.3% - **Computer Games:** 9.3% - **Design:** 9.3% - **Computer Software:** 7.0% - **Graphic Design:** 7.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 5.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7% - **Media Production:** 3.3% - **Entertainment:** 3.0% - **Other:** 35.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - 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[Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1085 reviews) - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1035 reviews) - [Vyond](https://www.g2.com/products/vyond/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (498 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection No discussions available for this product. ### Hexagon - Title: [Can I use this?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35850-can-i-use-this) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes you can use this " ### Blender - Title: [Do professionals use blender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-professionals-use-blender) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, though it's mostly used by freelancers and small studios as other proprietary tools dominate the space due to their corporate backing and are thus..." - Title: [What is Blender used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blender-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Blender is a free and open source software that lets you create 2D and 3D content. You can use Blender to make models, animations, renderings, visual..." - Title: [Is blender safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blender-safe-to-use) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [What are the uses of Blender software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-uses-of-blender-software) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "3d modeling and sculpting, animation, shading, .... any 3d related task you can do it in blender" - Title: [how do i make renders smooth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-make-renders-smooth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Add more rendering samples or/and use integrated AI Denoisers " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection-vs-hexagon-vs-blender)