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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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iClone
iClone
Star Rating
(13)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$ 398 USD 1 package
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with textures and lighting, achieving scores of 9.5 and 9.6 respectively, while iClone, although strong, scores slightly lower in these areas, indicating that Blender may provide a more visually appealing output for detailed projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's ease of setup is a significant advantage, scoring 9.1 compared to iClone's 7.0, suggesting that new users may find Blender more accessible when starting their 3D modeling journey.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's superior file support, particularly with STL and OBJ formats, scoring 9.1 and 9.4 respectively, which is crucial for users needing compatibility with various 3D printing and modeling applications, while iClone does not match these scores.
  • Users on G2 indicate that iClone shines in ease of use, with a score of 8.9, making it a more user-friendly option for those who prioritize a straightforward interface and quick learning curve, compared to Blender's score of 7.1.
  • Reviewers say that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 6.5, which is notably higher than iClone's 4.5, suggesting that Blender may offer more advanced capabilities for users interested in integrating AI into their workflows.
  • Users report that iClone's animation features, particularly in motion tracking, score 9.2, indicating a robust capability for animators, while Blender's score of 9.0 is still impressive but slightly less specialized in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
iClone
Character Animation Basic Bundle
$ 398 USD
1 package
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Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
iClone
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
256
8.8
10
Ease of Use
7.2
258
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
9.1
25
6.7
6
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.6
225
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
253
7.1
8
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
Not enough data
Library
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.3
10
Not enough data
4.3
10
Not enough data
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
iClone
iClone
Blender and iClone are categorized as Animation and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
iClone
iClone 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%
iClone
iClone
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
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%
iClone
iClone
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Music
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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
iClone
iClone Alternatives
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
Unity
Unity
Add Unity
MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
Add MotionBuilder
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
iClone
iClone Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
iClone has no discussions with answers