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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Houdini
Star Rating
(33)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(29)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Houdini excels in effects creation, boasting a score of 9.4, which reviewers mention is particularly beneficial for complex simulations and visual effects, making it a favorite among professionals in the film industry.
- Reviewers mention that LightWave 3D offers a more user-friendly experience with an ease of use score of 7.4, which users say is ideal for beginners looking to quickly grasp 3D modeling and animation without a steep learning curve.
- G2 users highlight Houdini's strong pipeline management capabilities, scoring 9.4, which reviewers say is essential for teams working on large projects that require seamless collaboration and integration with other software tools.
- Users on G2 report that LightWave 3D's rendering capabilities, with a score of 8.8, provide high-quality outputs that are praised for their speed and efficiency, making it suitable for projects with tight deadlines.
- Reviewers mention that Houdini's sculpting tools, scoring 6.3, may not be as robust as those in LightWave 3D, which users say can limit artists looking for detailed organic modeling options.
- Users say that Houdini's product direction is promising, with a positive score of 8.8, indicating a commitment to innovation, while LightWave 3D's lower score of 6.5 suggests that some users feel it may not be evolving as rapidly to meet industry demands.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Houdini
No pricing availableLightWave 3D
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Houdini
No trial information availableLightWave 3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
30
7.6
27
Ease of Use
6.3
31
7.4
27
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
29
6.9
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
29
6.5
27
Features by Category
Design
6.3
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Move
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Store & Manage
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
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
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
Houdini and LightWave 3D are categorized as 3D Modeling and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Houdini
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LightWave 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Motion Pictures and Film
25.0%
Media Production
18.8%
Animation
18.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Entertainment
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Animation
32.1%
Design
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Publishing
3.6%
Other
35.7%
Discussions
What is Houdini software used for?
2 Comments
AV
Houdini is used for VFX but does a lot of other task that makes games more productive because of it's procedural nature. Read more
Does Disney use Houdini?
2 Comments
S
yes, it is used by major VFX companies including Walt Disney.Read more
LightWave 3D has no discussions with answers
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