# Autodesk Arnold, LightWave 3D vs Modo Comparison

| | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 29 | 86 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (78.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk Arnold

Pros:
- Rendering Quality (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Lagging Issues (1 reviews)
- Long Rendering Time (1 reviews)

### LightWave 3D

**Not enough data**

### Modo

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (27 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 7.4 (27 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 6.9 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 6.5 (27 reviews) | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk Arnold

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### LightWave 3D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Modo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. 

Key Features:
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Arnold** | N/A | N/A |
| **LightWave 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Arnold** | N/A | N/A |
| **LightWave 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 |

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Arnold** | N/A | N/A |
| **LightWave 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Arnold** | N/A | N/A |
| **LightWave 3D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)


**Unique to LightWave 3D (2):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)

**Unique to Modo (3):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk Arnold | LightWave 3D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.2% | 78.6% | 74.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.7% | 14.3% | 18.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.1% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk Arnold

- **Animation:** 27.3%
- **Computer Games:** 13.6%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 9.1%
- **Media Production:** 9.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Entertainment:** 9.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.5%
- **Cosmetics:** 4.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.5%

#### LightWave 3D

- **Animation:** 32.1%
- **Design:** 14.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.1%
- **Publishing:** 3.6%
- **Newspapers:** 3.6%
- **Media Production:** 3.6%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.6%
- **Machinery:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 17.9%

#### Modo

- **Design:** 21.7%
- **Computer Games:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 8.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 3.6%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 22.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk Arnold

- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
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- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
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### Alternatives to LightWave 3D

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)

### Alternatives to Modo

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Autodesk Arnold

No discussions available for this product.

### LightWave 3D

No discussions available for this product.

### Modo

- Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cristian, 

Sorry, you're having issues, I've reported the issue to our support team.
If you'd like to also submit a ticket through the support portal..."
- Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, 

Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..."

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