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Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
Unity
Unity
(357)
4.5 out of 5
Unity
By Unity Technologies
At a Glance
Star Rating
Blender
Blender
297 reviews
Unity
Unity
357 reviews
Market Segments
Blender
Blender
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Unity
Unity
Small-Business (73.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
Blender
No pricing available
Unity
Unity
No pricing available

Blender vs Unity

  • Users report that Blender excels in rendering quality, with a score of 9.2, while Unity's rendering quality is rated at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Blender's advanced rendering features, such as Cycles and Eevee, provide stunning visual fidelity for animations and stills.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's sculpting capabilities are rated at 8.6, outperforming Unity's score of 7.9. Users say that Blender's robust sculpting tools allow for detailed character and environment design, making it a favorite among 3D artists.
  • G2 users highlight Blender's superior file support, particularly its compatibility with formats like OBJ (9.4) and STL (9.1), which is crucial for 3D printing and modeling. In contrast, Unity's file support is less comprehensive, which can limit workflow for some users.
  • Users on G2 report that Blender's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, significantly higher than Unity's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Blender's straightforward installation process and user-friendly interface make it accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Unity shines in ease of use with a score of 8.6, compared to Blender's 7.1. Users say that Unity's intuitive design and extensive documentation make it easier for new users to get started with game development.
  • Users report that Blender's quality of support is rated at 8.5, slightly higher than Unity's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Blender's active community and extensive online resources provide valuable assistance for troubleshooting and learning.

Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.8
303
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.6
302
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
8.3
50
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
7.9
44
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.3
283
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.3
44
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
9.2
293
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
1,320
8.2
522
Design
8.6
122
7.9
43
8.3
121
7.5
44
8.2
115
7.8
46
7.9
114
7.6
44
8.5
121
8.5
49
Move
8.7
123
8.7
51
9.0
127
8.7
51
8.8
128
8.8
50
Store & Manage
8.6
114
8.5
48
8.3
123
8.5
49
7.8
112
7.9
47
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
177
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Game EngineHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.1
998
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.4
118
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
7.8
103
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
7.8
107
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
212
Not enough data
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.3
53
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Video EffectsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.7
72
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
Unity
Unity
Blender and Unity are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Blender
Unity
Unity is categorized as AR Game Engine, VR Game Engine, and Game Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
39.6%
Computer Software
11.0%
Entertainment
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Arthur F.
AF
Arthur F.
Verified User in Design

The learning curve in blender is huge. From the keyboard and mouse hotkeys to the UI itself, everything looks complicated when you start. It will take a good amount of time to learn the basics. I was able to do everything I wanted with blender but it was...

Unity
Unity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alonso P.
AP
Alonso P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best thing that I like about Unity is once you understand how to use a big part of the tools that Unity gives you, create any project will be a process that you enjoy from the beginning. You can use the programming Language that you can feel comfortable...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design

IF YOU READ THIS, DO NOT GET UNITY!!! It is so frustrating that i have been trying to make a very simple game, and i have had EIGHT FAILED ATTEMPTS all because Unity, the "Best and most used" game software DELETED EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE!!! Beware. If you...

Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Modo
Modo
Add Modo
Unity
Unity Alternatives
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Add 3ds Max Design
Maya
Maya
Add Maya
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Add Unreal Engine
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
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
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Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 comments
Ernesto S.
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 comments
Matt A.
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more
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