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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% 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
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% 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 VFX artists.
- Reviewers mention that RenderMan shines in rendering capabilities, achieving a score of 8.8, with users praising its high-quality output and efficiency in handling large scenes, which is crucial for animation studios.
- G2 users highlight Houdini's strong pipeline management with a score of 9.4, noting that its integration with other tools and flexibility in workflows significantly enhances productivity in collaborative environments.
- Users on G2 report that RenderMan's ease of use is rated higher at 7.7 compared to Houdini's 6.3, indicating that new users may find RenderMan more accessible for getting started with rendering tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Houdini's topology tools score an 8.0, which users say are robust for creating complex models, while RenderMan lacks in this area, focusing more on rendering than modeling features.
- Users say that Houdini's generative AI capabilities are still developing, while RenderMan has made strides in AI text-to-3D, indicating a potential advantage for users looking to leverage AI in their workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Houdini
No pricing availableRenderMan
No pricing availableFree Trial
Houdini
No trial information availableRenderMan
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
30
8.3
15
Ease of Use
6.3
31
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
29
7.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
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Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
29
9.2
14
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Houdini
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RenderMan
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
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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
RenderMan has no discussions with answers
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