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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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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
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  • Users report that Cinema 4D excels in its "Animate" feature, scoring a remarkable 9.3, which reviewers mention makes character animation intuitive and efficient, while Modo's score of 7.3 indicates it may not be as user-friendly in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's "Effects" capabilities are top-notch, with a score of 9.0, allowing for impressive visual effects, whereas Modo's score of 7.6 suggests it may not offer the same level of versatility in effects creation.
  • G2 users highlight Cinema 4D's superior "Rendering" features, particularly in "Exterior Rendering" with a score of 9.3, which reviewers say produces stunning outdoor visuals, while Modo's score of 7.6 indicates it may fall short in this specific rendering scenario.
  • Users on G2 report that Cinema 4D's "Textures" and "Lighting" features are highly rated at 9.0, providing a rich and realistic rendering experience, while Modo's scores of 8.5 and 8.1 respectively suggest it may not achieve the same level of detail and realism.
  • Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's "Library" for "Objects" and "Materials" scores are impressive at 8.7 and 9.0, respectively, making it easier for users to find and utilize high-quality assets, while Modo's lower scores of 5.6 and 6.5 indicate a less comprehensive library.
  • Users say that Cinema 4D's overall ease of use, with a score of 8.5, is a significant advantage for beginners, while Modo's score of 8.1 suggests it may require a steeper learning curve, which could be a consideration for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cinema 4D
No pricing available
Modo
Monthly Subscription
£74.00
1 Users Per Month
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Free Trial
Cinema 4D
Free Trial is available
Modo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
124
8.1
73
Ease of Use
8.5
125
8.1
73
Ease of Setup
8.6
17
8.0
11
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
7.7
10
Quality of Support
8.4
104
8.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
124
7.3
73
Features by Category
Design
7.9
28
6.0
20
7.7
30
8.2
21
7.2
26
5.6
18
6.5
19
5.1
20
9.0
32
7.6
19
Move
9.3
32
7.3
19
8.9
34
8.2
21
9.2
33
8.8
21
Store & Manage
8.4
31
7.8
20
8.2
34
8.4
21
7.8
30
7.2
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
5
7.4
11
Library
8.7
5
5.6
8
9.0
5
6.5
8
Rendering
9.0
5
8.5
9
8.3
5
8.0
9
9.0
5
8.1
9
9.3
5
7.6
9
8.7
5
7.8
9
8.7
5
6.7
9
Integrations
6.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
7.7
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Modo
Modo
Cinema 4D and Modo are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D has no unique categories
Modo
Modo 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%
Modo
Modo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.2%
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%
Modo
Modo
Design
21.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.6%
Computer Games
9.6%
Animation
8.4%
Graphic Design
7.2%
Other
43.4%
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Modo
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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
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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