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At a Glance
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Star Rating
(135)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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D5 Render
D5 Render
Star Rating
(1,005)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that D5 Render excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Cinema 4D. Users appreciate its workflow simplicity, allowing them to integrate it seamlessly into their existing processes and achieve results in a fraction of the time.
  • Users say that Cinema 4D offers a clean and user-friendly interface, particularly praising its MoGraph tools for creating complex animations quickly. This makes it a strong choice for those with a background in motion graphics, especially for users familiar with Adobe After Effects.
  • Reviewers mention that D5 Render's rendering quality is exceptional, making it highly recommended for design professionals. The inclusion of virtual reality features enhances its appeal, as it accelerates decision-making and streamlines presentations.
  • According to verified reviews, Cinema 4D users appreciate its robust lighting and texturing capabilities, which are noted for their ease of use. However, some users feel that it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that D5 Render has a strong focus on user support, with a high quality of assistance reported. This is particularly beneficial for new users who may need guidance during their initial setup and implementation phases.
  • Users report that while Cinema 4D has a solid reputation, it has fewer recent reviews compared to D5 Render, which may suggest a decline in user engagement or satisfaction. In contrast, D5 Render's high volume of recent feedback indicates a vibrant and active user community.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cinema 4D
No pricing available
D5 Render
Community version
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
Cinema 4D
Free Trial is available
D5 Render
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
124
9.1
815
Ease of Use
8.5
125
9.4
847
Ease of Setup
8.6
17
9.4
589
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
9.2
55
Quality of Support
8.4
104
9.1
764
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
9.2
55
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
124
9.9
808
Features by Category
8.2
34
Not enough data
Design
7.9
28
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
Move
9.3
32
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
5
8.8
768
Library
8.7
5
8.8
750
9.0
5
8.9
750
Rendering
9.0
5
9.1
748
8.3
5
8.9
742
9.0
5
8.9
741
9.3
5
9.0
740
8.7
5
8.8
734
8.7
5
8.9
727
Integrations
6.7
5
8.2
688
9.0
5
9.1
732
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
445
Not enough data
7.8
281
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
271
Not enough data
7.7
268
Not enough data
7.8
270
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
D5 Render
D5 Render
Cinema 4D and D5 Render are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is categorized as Animation and 3D Modeling
D5 Render
D5 Render has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.7%
D5 Render
D5 Render
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
97.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
2.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Design
20.7%
Animation
11.9%
Graphic Design
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.9%
Media Production
7.4%
Other
40.7%
D5 Render
D5 Render
Architecture & Planning
83.2%
Design
5.1%
Construction
3.2%
Animation
1.2%
Civil Engineering
0.9%
Other
6.4%
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Cinema 4D
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D5 Render
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Discussions
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D Discussions
how i use this app?
2 Comments
AM
Hey there, you could start by learning what it's used for. You can start by learning the interface. There are lots of resources on youtube that will...Read more
LIGHT OF THE LORD
1 Comment
Revival E.
RE
MEDIA Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Cinema 4D has no more discussions with answers
D5 Render
D5 Render Discussions
Is D5 render easy to use?
4 Comments
Kent Francis P.
KP
Yes...just a matter of importing your model and applying materials and lighting...all happening in real-time. Read more
Which software is best for realistic rendering?
4 Comments
DC
for me is D5 Render but if you want Hype realism maybe you can try Vray or unreal engineRead more
What is 5d rendering?
3 Comments
DC
Is a great software to make 3D real presentation in architecture design Read more