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At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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D5 Render
D5 Render
Star Rating
(986)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in sculpting and topology with scores of 8.6 and 8.3 respectively, while D5 Render focuses more on rendering quality, particularly in textures and lighting, scoring 9.5 and 9.6. Reviewers mention that Blender's sculpting tools are robust for detailed modeling, making it a favorite among artists.
  • Reviewers mention that D5 Render's ease of use is significantly higher, with a score of 9.4 compared to Blender's 7.1. Users on G2 appreciate D5 Render's intuitive interface, which allows for quicker project turnaround times, especially for those new to 3D rendering.
  • G2 users highlight that Blender offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses and individual users, while D5 Render, despite its higher cost, is praised for its extensive library of materials and objects, scoring 8.9 and 8.8 respectively.
  • Users say that D5 Render shines in rendering capabilities, particularly in atmospheric rendering with a score of 8.8, while Blender's rendering features are also strong but slightly lower in comparison. Reviewers mention that D5 Render's real-time rendering capabilities are a game-changer for visual presentations.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's community support is robust, with a score of 8.5 for quality of support, while D5 Render also scores well at 9.2. Users report that both platforms have active communities, but Blender's extensive tutorials and forums are particularly beneficial for beginners.
  • Users on G2 report that D5 Render's project management features, such as content library and team review, score highly at 9.0 and 9.3, making it ideal for collaborative projects. In contrast, Blender's project management tools are less emphasized, which may be a drawback for teams working on larger projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
D5 Render
Community version
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
D5 Render
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
256
9.1
811
Ease of Use
7.2
258
9.4
842
Ease of Setup
9.1
25
9.4
582
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
9.2
55
Quality of Support
8.6
225
9.1
760
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
9.2
55
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
253
9.9
804
Features by Category
8.0
144
Not enough data
Design
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
8.2
119
Not enough data
7.9
118
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
Move
8.7
127
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
8.9
132
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
7.8
116
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.1
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
Additive ManufacturingHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
31
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
6.5
13
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.0
28
8.7
762
Library
8.3
26
8.8
746
8.4
24
8.9
746
Rendering
9.5
25
9.1
744
9.5
25
8.9
740
9.6
25
8.9
738
9.3
25
9.0
737
8.9
22
8.8
731
9.0
21
8.9
726
Integrations
8.2
16
8.2
688
8.3
23
9.1
730
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
445
8.5
13
Not enough data
Editing
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Platform
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
13
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
3.8
10
7.8
281
Generative AI
3.8
10
8.0
271
3.3
10
7.7
268
4.3
10
7.8
270
5.7
16
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
16
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
D5 Render
D5 Render
Blender and D5 Render are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
D5 Render
D5 Render has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
D5 Render
D5 Render
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
97.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
2.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.6%
Design
9.3%
Graphic Design
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Other
55.7%
D5 Render
D5 Render
Architecture & Planning
83.2%
Design
5.1%
Construction
3.2%
Animation
1.2%
Civil Engineering
0.9%
Other
6.5%
Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
D5 Render
D5 Render Alternatives
Enscape 3D
Enscape 3D
Add Enscape 3D
V-Ray
V-Ray
Add V-Ray
Chaos Corona
Chaos Corona
Add Chaos Corona
Lumion Pro
Lumion Pro
Add Lumion Pro
Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 Comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 Comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
How to speed up the render time?
2 Comments
Vlad K.
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
D5 Render
D5 Render Discussions
Is D5 render easy to use?
4 Comments
Kent Francis P.
KP
Yes...just a matter of importing your model and applying materials and lighting...all happening in real-time. Read more
Which software is best for realistic rendering?
4 Comments
DC
for me is D5 Render but if you want Hype realism maybe you can try Vray or unreal engineRead more
What is 5d rendering?
3 Comments
DC
Is a great software to make 3D real presentation in architecture design Read more