# Designcenter NX, Blender, Unity vs Modo Comparison

| | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 527 | 316 | 364 | 86 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Designcenter NX

Pros:
- Features (80 reviews)
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (30 reviews)

### Blender

Pros:
- Content Creation (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (3 reviews)
- Software Crashes (3 reviews)

### Unity

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Intuitive (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Expensive Subscriptions (2 reviews)

### Modo

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (237 reviews) | 9.0 (265 reviews) | 8.8 (310 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (437 reviews) | 7.2 (267 reviews) | 8.6 (309 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (301 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 7.9 (46 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (224 reviews) | 8.6 (234 reviews) | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (230 reviews) | 9.2 (261 reviews) | 9.2 (300 reviews) | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Designcenter NX

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials

Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month

Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.

Key Features:
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Blender

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Unity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Modo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. 

Key Features:
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.0/10 | 149 |
| **Unity** | 8.2/10 | 58 |
| **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 |

#### Design

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (128 reviews) | 7.8 (45 reviews) | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (127 reviews) | 7.4 (46 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 5.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (119 reviews) | 7.5 (46 reviews) | 5.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 7.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 9.1 (135 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.9 (134 reviews) | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.3 (128 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (117 reviews) | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 7.2 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **Blender** | 8.8/10 | 31 |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 9.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.2 (51 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 6.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Game Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | 8.1/10 | 136 |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Visual Fidelity

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Rendering Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **VFX Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Texture and Terrain Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Creation Tools

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cutscene Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shader Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Animations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **No-code Creation Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 9.0/10 | 35 |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 |

#### Library

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 9.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.5/10 | 13 |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Effects

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 8.9/10 | 13 |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rotoscoping** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Effects** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Effects

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 3.8/10 | 10 |
| **Unity** | 5.4/10 | 6 |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 3.8 (10 reviews) | 5.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 3.3 (10 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 4.3 (10 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blender** | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| **Unity** | 5.9/10 | 6 |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 5.3 (16 reviews) | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (16 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Designcenter NX** | 8.8/10 | 89 |
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Unity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.3 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | 8.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Designcenter NX (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Blender (7):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to Unity (6):** [Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine](https://www.g2.com/categories/ar-game-engine), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine), [Game Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/game-engine), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)

**Unique to Modo (4):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Designcenter NX | Blender | Unity | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.6% | 77.9% | 73.9% | 74.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.2% | 11.7% | 18.5% | 18.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.3% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Designcenter NX

- **Automotive:** 15.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.8%
- **Defense & Space:** 5.8%
- **Design:** 5.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### Blender

- **Animation:** 12.3%
- **Computer Games:** 9.3%
- **Design:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Media Production:** 3.3%
- **Entertainment:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 35.0%

#### Unity

- **Computer Games:** 40.5%
- **Computer Software:** 10.8%
- **Entertainment:** 6.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8%
- **Animation:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Media Production:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Design:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 20.1%

#### Modo

- **Design:** 21.7%
- **Computer Games:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 8.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 3.6%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 22.9%

---
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- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1088 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Powtoon](https://www.g2.com/products/powtoon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1038 reviews)

### Alternatives to Modo

- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1045 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Designcenter NX

- Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ"
- Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis"
- Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..."
- Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use"

### Blender

- Title: [Do professionals use blender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-professionals-use-blender) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, though it's mostly used by freelancers and small studios as other proprietary tools dominate the space due to their corporate backing and are thus..."
- Title: [What is Blender used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blender-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Blender is a free and open source software that lets you create 2D and 3D content. You can use Blender to make models, animations, renderings, visual..."
- Title: [Is blender safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blender-safe-to-use) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What are the uses of Blender software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-uses-of-blender-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d modeling and sculpting, animation, shading, .... any 3d related task you can do it in blender"
- Title: [how do i make renders smooth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-make-renders-smooth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Add more rendering samples or/and use integrated AI Denoisers "

### Unity

- Title: [What are the features of unity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/unity-what-are-the-features-of-unity) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** " Here are some of its key features:

Cross-platform support: Unity allows developers to build games for a wide variety of platforms including mobile..."
- Title: [will unity always will have only one language support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-unity-always-will-have-only-one-language-support) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'm not aware of any plans for adding new programming languages as of right now. However, there's always a possibility for this in the future."
- Title: [Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-unity-plus-subscription-need-to-pay-monthly-for-a-year) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What are the most compatible tools for models](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-compatible-tools-for-models) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Usually 3ds Max, Maya and Cinema4D all are used professionally to author models into Unity. Autodesk is more "Unity" friendly than Cinema4D or even the free..."
- Title: [What is the free version of Unity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-free-version-of-unity) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can download Unity for free via Unity hub. 
There is pro version available if you want to have premium services like cloud build, splash removal and..."

### Modo

- Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, 

Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..."

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