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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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Modo
Modo
Star Rating
(86)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
£74.00 1 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in sculpting with a score of 8.6, while Modo falls short with a score of 6.0. Reviewers mention that Blender's brush variety and effects capabilities are superior, making it a preferred choice for artists focused on detailed sculpting.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's rendering capabilities, particularly in textures (9.5) and lighting (9.6), significantly outperform Modo, which scores 8.5 and 8.1 respectively. Users say that Blender's rendering engine provides more realistic results, which is crucial for high-quality visual projects.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's strong file support, particularly with STL (9.1) and OBJ (9.4) formats, while Modo's compatibility is less impressive. Users report that this makes Blender a more versatile tool for 3D printing and asset sharing.
  • Users on G2 note that Blender's ease of setup (9.1) is a major advantage over Modo (8.0), making it more accessible for beginners. Reviewers mention that this ease of use contributes to a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's community support and resources are robust, with a quality of support rating of 8.5, compared to Modo's 8.4. Users report that the extensive tutorials and forums available for Blender make troubleshooting and learning more manageable.
  • Users say that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D (6.5), are more advanced than Modo's offerings, which are less developed. Reviewers mention that this capability can enhance creative workflows, making Blender a more future-proof choice for innovative projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Modo
Monthly Subscription
£74.00
1 Users Per Month
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Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Modo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
256
8.1
73
Ease of Use
7.2
258
8.1
73
Ease of Setup
9.1
25
8.0
11
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
7.7
10
Quality of Support
8.6
225
8.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
253
7.3
73
Features by Category
8.0
144
7.3
24
Design
8.6
126
6.0
20
8.3
125
8.2
21
8.2
119
5.6
18
7.9
118
5.1
20
8.5
125
7.6
19
Move
8.7
127
7.3
19
9.0
131
8.2
21
8.9
132
8.8
21
Store & Manage
8.6
118
7.8
20
8.3
127
8.4
21
7.8
116
7.2
22
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
7.4
11
Library
8.3
26
5.6
8
8.4
24
6.5
8
Rendering
9.5
25
8.5
9
9.5
25
8.0
9
9.6
25
8.1
9
9.3
25
7.6
9
8.9
22
7.8
9
9.0
21
6.7
9
Integrations
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
23
7.7
8
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
Modo
Modo
Blender and Modo are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Blender
Blender is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Video Effects, and Video Editing
Modo
Modo 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%
Modo
Modo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.2%
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%
Modo
Modo
Design
21.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.6%
Computer Games
9.6%
Animation
8.4%
Graphic Design
7.2%
Other
43.4%
Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Modo
Modo Alternatives
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Add LightWave 3D
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
Modo
Modo Discussions
how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?
1 Comment
Official Response from Modo
Hi Mohammad, Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation...Read more
Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?
1 Comment
Official Response from Modo
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...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Modo has no more discussions with answers