# KeyShot, Blender vs Adobe Substance 3D Painter Comparison | | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 181 | 316 | 109 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $1,299.00 Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### KeyShot Pros: - Asset Management (1 reviews) - Assets (1 reviews) Cons: - Error Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Materials (1 reviews) ### Blender Pros: - Content Creation (7 reviews) - Ease of Use (7 reviews) Cons: - Poor Usability (3 reviews) - Software Crashes (3 reviews) ### Adobe Substance 3D Painter **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (265 reviews) | 8.8 (83 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 7.2 (267 reviews) | 8.3 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 8.6 (234 reviews) | 8.3 (76 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 9.2 (261 reviews) | 8.7 (74 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### KeyShot #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: KeyShot Studio Subscription Price: $1,299.00 Per Year Description: KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals. Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data. KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface • Most Accurate Materials • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers: Key Features: - ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation - ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes - ★ Add Product and Studio Variations [Learn more about KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Blender #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Adobe Substance 3D Painter #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Asset Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | N/A | N/A | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Interface and Performance | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Asset Management | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Media Types | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.0/10 | 149 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.5 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 8.7 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | 9.1 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.9 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.3 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | ### 3D Painting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | N/A | N/A | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | 7.6/10 | 68 | #### Design | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Brush Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | | **Color** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (61 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | #### Detail | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpt** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (50 reviews) | | **Dynamic Tessellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | | **Texture ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (66 reviews) | | **Unwrap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (53 reviews) | | **UV Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (52 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (57 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | | **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.7 (6 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (6 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.8/10 | 31 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | 6.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 9.0/10 | 35 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Materials** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Rendering | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | 9.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shading** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.5/10 | 13 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Editing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Effects | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 8.9/10 | 13 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Compatibility | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rotoscoping** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Visual Effects** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Project Management | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Content Library** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Review** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Effects | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 3.8/10 | 10 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 3.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 3.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 4.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **Blender** | 5.7/10 | 16 | | **Adobe Substance 3D Painter** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 5.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to KeyShot (3):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management) **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 Adobe Substance 3D Painter (1):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | KeyShot | Blender | Adobe Substance 3D Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.9% | 77.9% | 75.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.9% | 11.7% | 20.4% | | **Enterprise** | 14.1% | 10.4% | 3.7% | ### By Industry #### KeyShot - **Design:** 42.9% - **Higher Education:** 6.2% - **Automotive:** 5.6% - **Animation:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3% - **Graphic Design:** 2.3% - **Computer Software:** 2.3% - **Other:** 26.0% #### 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% #### Adobe Substance 3D Painter - **Animation:** 15.7% - **Computer Games:** 14.8% - **Design:** 11.1% - **Graphic Design:** 7.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.5% - **Media Production:** 5.6% - **Computer Software:** 4.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.6% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 2.8% - **Music:** 1.9% - **Other:** 25.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to KeyShot - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 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) - [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews) - [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews) - [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews) - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews) - [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews) ### Alternatives to Blender - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [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) - [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1089 reviews) - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews) - [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1040 reviews) - [Vyond](https://www.g2.com/products/vyond/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (499 reviews) ### Alternatives to Adobe Substance 3D Painter - [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews) - [Mudbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mudbox/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews) - [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Mari](https://www.g2.com/products/mari/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews) - [Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-media-entertainment-collection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2684 reviews) - [Pacdora](https://www.g2.com/products/pacdora/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (36 reviews) - [3D Slash](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-slash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Ultimate Unwrap 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/ultimate-unwrap-3d/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Cheetah 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/cheetah-3d/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (12 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### KeyShot - Title: [What is KeyShot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-keyshot-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Keyshot is used for material application and rendering. it is best for product shots and photography. You can apply materials to the objects which are very..." - Title: [Can you model in KeyShot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-model-in-keyshot) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Not. We can upload the modeled part in keyshot." - Title: [How can I make more natural lights inside and out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36469-how-can-i-make-more-natural-lights-inside-and-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside..." - Title: [How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36321-how-can-i-remove-the-white-spots-like-powder-while-rendering) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. " ### 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 " ### Adobe Substance 3D Painter - Title: [What is the use of substance painter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-substance-painter) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Substance painter is a tool used for texturing 3D work, for example you may have a 3D model of a table and you want it look like an actual real life table,..." - Title: [What is Adobe Substance 3D Painter used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-substance-3d-painter-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Adobe Substance 3D Painter is a powerful software program used to paint textures and add materials directly onto 3D models in real time. Think of it like..." - Title: [How do you make something glow in a substance painter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-make-something-glow-in-a-substance-painter) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Emissive maps are what gives the "glow" effect on objects. In substance painter, you can simply create a new fill layer, and set the color of the emissive..." - Title: [How can I get a free substance painter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-a-free-substance-painter) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is free for current students and educators with a valid school ID and email address." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/keyshot-vs-blender-vs-adobe-substance-3d-painter)