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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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Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(923)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Revit excels in BIM Integration with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for architecture and construction professionals who require robust project management and collaboration features. In contrast, Blender's BIM Integration score of 8.2 indicates it may not be as strong in this area, which could be a drawback for users focused on building design.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender shines in Rendering, particularly with Textures (9.5), Shading (9.5), and Lighting (9.6), providing superior visual quality for animations and visual effects. Revit, while competent, scores lower in these areas, which may affect users looking for high-quality renderings in their architectural presentations.
  • G2 users highlight that Revit's Dynamic Updating feature (8.8) is a significant advantage for teams working on collaborative projects, allowing real-time updates to designs. Blender, while offering strong editing capabilities, does not match this level of dynamic collaboration, which could hinder workflow efficiency for architectural teams.
  • Users on G2 report that Revit's ease of setup (7.7) is generally favorable, but Blender's score of 9.1 indicates a more user-friendly onboarding experience, making it a better option for beginners or those transitioning from other software.
  • Reviewers mention that Revit's quality of support (7.8) is decent, but Blender's higher score of 8.5 suggests that users may find more responsive and helpful support resources, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning the software.
  • Users say that Revit's Fabrication tools (8.1) are beneficial for construction professionals, but Blender's lack of specialized construction features may limit its appeal for users focused on the building industry, as it is primarily designed for 3D modeling and animation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
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Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Revit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
256
8.8
729
Ease of Use
7.2
258
7.5
744
Ease of Setup
9.1
25
7.9
193
Ease of Admin
8.7
15
7.4
127
Quality of Support
8.6
225
7.8
679
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
12
8.1
121
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
253
9.1
705
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.9
429
Design
Not enough data
8.9
393
Not enough data
7.7
377
Not enough data
8.9
396
Not enough data
8.6
366
Not enough data
8.1
336
Not enough data
8.8
186
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
370
Not enough data
8.5
390
Not enough data
8.5
389
Not enough data
8.3
365
Construction
Not enough data
8.1
297
Not enough data
7.9
273
Not enough data
7.9
327
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
7.6
155
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
59
Not enough data
6.0
59
Not enough data
6.0
60
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
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
7.9
111
Library
8.3
26
8.2
104
8.4
24
8.1
104
Rendering
9.5
25
7.9
100
9.5
25
8.0
101
9.6
25
8.0
100
9.3
25
7.7
97
8.9
22
7.7
93
9.0
21
7.1
89
Integrations
8.2
16
9.2
100
8.3
23
8.6
100
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
22
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
Revit
Revit
Blender and Revit are categorized as Architectural Rendering
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%
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.9%
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%
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
46.4%
Construction
18.1%
Civil Engineering
9.8%
Design
7.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.6%
Other
12.6%
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
Revit
Revit Alternatives
SketchUp
SketchUp
Add SketchUp
Archicad
Archicad
Add Archicad
Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Arch
Add Vectorworks Architect
Chaos Corona
Chaos Corona
Add Chaos Corona
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
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 Comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
Revit
Revit Discussions
Can we export schedule into exel
3 Comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
3 Comments
Ibrahim b.
IB
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 Comments
Armando M.
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more