Link copied to clipboard # Blender vs NVIDIA Iray Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/blender/nvidia-nvidia-iray/export.csv) BlenderNVIDIA Iray[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Blender** **Contact Vendor for Pricing** ยท Basic **NVIDIA Iray** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Perceived Cost **Blender** $$$$$ **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough reviews yet Average Discount **Blender** Not enough reviews yet **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough reviews yet Uncover valuable pricing insights from real user feedback to improve your shopping experience. See it for free Time to Implement **Blender** 6 months Based on 100 responses **NVIDIA Iray** 6 months Based on 100 responses Return on Investment **Blender** 6 months Based on 100 responses **NVIDIA Iray** 6 months Based on 100 responses **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Blender** [ 3D Modeling (13) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1257718&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (13) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1257858&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1257948&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Learning (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1259591&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough data Integrations **Blender** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5d3b0e1a8686a3e7c823958ec29d3719/unity.png "Product Avatar Image") Unity ](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/integrations) **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough data Screenshots **Blender** ![Blender screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/30301/Blender_Screenshot-1.jpg) **NVIDIA Iray** No screenshot available **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Blender** **9.0** /10 Based on 268 responses **NVIDIA Iray** **8.1** /10 Based on 13 responses Ease of Use **Blender** **7.2** /10 Based on 270 responses **NVIDIA Iray** **8.5** /10 Based on 14 responses Ease of Setup **Blender** **9.0** /10 Based on 37 responses **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough data Ease of Admin **Blender** **8.8** /10 Based on 16 responses **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough data Quality of Support **Blender** **8.6** /10 Based on 237 responses **NVIDIA Iray** **8.2** /10 Based on 13 responses Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Blender** **9.4** /10 Based on 13 responses **NVIDIA Iray** Not enough data Product Direction (% positive) **Blender** **9.2** /10 Based on 263 responses **NVIDIA Iray** **7.7** /10 Based on 15 responses **Features** ratings from reviews 3D Modeling **8.0** /10 Based on 149 responses Not enough data Additive Manufacturing **8.7** /10 Based on 31 responses Not enough data Architectural Rendering **9.0** /10 Based on 36 responses Not enough data Video Editing **8.4** /10 Based on 13 responses Not enough data Video Effects **8.9** /10 Based on 13 responses Not enough data 3D Rendering **3.8** /10 Based on 11 responses Not enough data Animation **5.7** /10 Based on 16 responses Not enough data User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 78.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 11.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.2% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 78.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 11.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 10.2% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 100.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 0% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 100.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 0% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 0% **Reviewers' Industry** [![Blender](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6112c138e20f80a02a073469ac6e865c/blender.gif "Blender")](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) Blender Animation 12.9% Computer Games 9.2% Design 9.2% Computer Software 6.9% Graphic Design 6.9% Other 54.8% [![NVIDIA Iray](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6abdaea770d07c8849b8da35cfaf787a/nvidia-nvidia-iray.jpeg "NVIDIA Iray")](https://www.g2.com/products/nvidia-nvidia-iray/reviews) NVIDIA Iray Computer Games 18.8% Animation 18.8% Design 12.5% Architecture & Planning 12.5% Renewables & Environment 6.3% Other 31.3% Alternatives **Blender Alternatives** ![Unity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8d37490d4121959e2e924bfc90695055/unity.svg "Unity") [ Unity ](/products/unity/reviews) ![3ds Max](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a0db7984c36bc493d75a9454ef327b77/3ds-max-design.svg "3ds Max") [ 3ds Max ](/products/3ds-max/reviews) ![Cinema 4D](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4c780658e809bc5049c36f652e511ea4/cinema-4d.jpg "Cinema 4D") [ Cinema 4D ](/products/cinema-4d/reviews) ![Maya](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ee4d500357b47c4bcf3c276a370e1750/maya.svg "Maya") [ Maya ](/products/maya/reviews) **NVIDIA Iray Alternatives** ![3ds Max](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a0db7984c36bc493d75a9454ef327b77/3ds-max-design.svg "3ds Max") [ 3ds Max ](/products/3ds-max/reviews) ![D5 Render](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ac405aeaee99ce53c68f29a7e4be4d6/d5-render.svg "D5 Render") [ D5 Render ](/products/d5-render/reviews) ![Unity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8d37490d4121959e2e924bfc90695055/unity.svg "Unity") [ Unity ](/products/unity/reviews) ![Enscape](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d6750bddbb4ded62976c82826164e5c/enscape.svg "Enscape") [ Enscape ](/products/enscape/reviews) ## Blender vs NVIDIA Iray - Reviewers felt that Blender meets the needs of their business better than NVIDIA Iray. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Blender is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Blender over NVIDIA Iray.