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At a Glance
Iray
Iray
Star Rating
(16)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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V-Ray
V-Ray
Star Rating
(219)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Seats
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Iray excels in ease of use, with users highlighting its ability to render quickly with expected results and a straightforward setup process. One user noted that the SDK is "super easy to use with well-written documentation," making it a great choice for those new to rendering.
  • Users say V-Ray stands out for its real-time rendering capabilities, which allow for instant visibility of lighting and material changes. Reviewers appreciate the recent updates that have made the software "more smooth and usable," enhancing the overall user experience.
  • According to verified reviews, V-Ray has a larger community and support network, as evidenced by its significantly higher number of total reviews. This suggests a more established presence in the market, which can be beneficial for users seeking resources and troubleshooting help.
  • Reviewers mention that while Iray offers impressive rendering quality, particularly in lighting and material realism, it has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate a less active user base. Users have praised its "awesome rendering quality" but may find less community support compared to V-Ray.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that V-Ray is often preferred for its robust ecosystem and reliability, especially for professional applications like architectural visualization. Users have noted that it remains their "primary rendering engine" due to its exceptional realism and consistency in results.
  • Users say that while both products have their strengths, V-Ray's product direction and ongoing updates are seen as a significant advantage, with a score reflecting a positive outlook on future developments. In contrast, Iray's lower score in this area suggests that users may have concerns about its long-term evolution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Iray
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
Iray
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
13
8.6
190
Ease of Use
8.5
14
7.1
195
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
134
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
24
Quality of Support
8.2
13
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
15
8.9
189
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.8
124
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.0
120
Rendering
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
8.1
117
Integrations
Not enough data
7.0
109
Not enough data
8.2
119
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.9
68
Not enough data
4.6
55
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.4
54
Not enough data
4.5
55
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Iray
Iray
V-Ray
V-Ray
Iray and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Iray
Iray has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Iray
Iray
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
100.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Iray
Iray
Computer Games
18.8%
Animation
18.8%
Design
12.5%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Renewables & Environment
6.3%
Other
31.3%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Architecture & Planning
51.2%
Design
15.3%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.4%
Alternatives
Iray
Iray Alternatives
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V-Ray
V-Ray Alternatives
D5 Render
D5 Render
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Discussions
Iray
Iray Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Iray has no discussions with answers
V-Ray
V-Ray Discussions
What is V Ray used for?
1 Comment
Hamza A.
HA
Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
What is V Ray for SketchUp?
1 Comment
Sagar V.
SV
Its extension/plugin for rendering workRead more
What is V-Ray used for?
1 Comment
Anupam S.
AS
Rendering and 3D visualisation.Read more