# KeyShot, V-Ray, Lumion Pro vs D5 Render Comparison

| | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 181 | 221 | 109 | 1,045 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (97.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,299.00 Per Year | Free Trial 1 Seats | No pricing available | Free Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### KeyShot

Pros:
- Asset Management (1 reviews)
- Assets (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Error Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Materials (1 reviews)

### V-Ray

Pros:
- Ease of Use (43 reviews)
- Rendering Quality (39 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (20 reviews)
- Complex Interface (18 reviews)

### Lumion Pro

Pros:
- Simple (3 reviews)
- Time-Saving (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Materials (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### D5 Render

Pros:
- Ease of Use (170 reviews)
- Realistic Rendering (91 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Assets (40 reviews)
- Limited Materials (33 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 8.6 (192 reviews) | 8.5 (81 reviews) | 9.1 (830 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 7.1 (197 reviews) | 9.2 (82 reviews) | 9.4 (863 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (136 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (606 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 8.0 (177 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 9.1 (778 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 8.9 (191 reviews) | 9.4 (76 reviews) | 9.9 (821 reviews) | 

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## 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

### V-Ray

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial 

Price: Free Trial 1 Seats

Description: Free 30-day trial

Key Features:
- Fixed license on one computer
- Includes all V-Ray integrations
- Includes support

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Lumion Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### D5 Render

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Community version

Price: Free Per Month

Description: The Community version of D5 Render is the common official version which is free to download and use. It contains all basic functions and some high-quality D5 assets.

Key Features:
- 4k Video Rendering, 16K Image Rendering, Panoramas.
- Unlimited amount of renders/projects.
- The best real-time rendering experience.

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Digital Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **V-Ray** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **D5 Render** | N/A | N/A |

#### Interface and Performance

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Media Types

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **V-Ray** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lumion Pro** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **D5 Render** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **V-Ray** | 8.1/10 | 126 |
| **Lumion Pro** | 8.6/10 | 36 |
| **D5 Render** | 8.8/10 | 784 |

#### Library

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 7.6 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (762 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 8.0 (122 reviews) | 8.5 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (761 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 8.4 (123 reviews) | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (757 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (748 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (123 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (749 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.4 (122 reviews) | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (748 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (118 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (738 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 8.1 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 8.9 (732 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (109 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (692 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (737 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (447 reviews) | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **V-Ray** | 4.8/10 | 54 |
| **Lumion Pro** | 5.6/10 | 7 |
| **D5 Render** | 7.8/10 | 283 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 4.8 (54 reviews) | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (273 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (269 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (271 reviews) | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A |
| **V-Ray** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **D5 Render** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 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 - Animation

| Feature | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)

**Unique to KeyShot (2):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management)

**Unique to V-Ray (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to Lumion Pro (2):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to D5 Render (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | KeyShot | V-Ray | Lumion Pro | D5 Render | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 68.9% | 84.4% | 70.2% | 97.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.9% | 10.4% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.1% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 

### 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%

#### V-Ray

- **Architecture & Planning:** 51.7%
- **Design:** 15.2%
- **Animation:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Media Production:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.9%
- **Automotive:** 1.4%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 1.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 15.2%

#### Lumion Pro

- **Architecture & Planning:** 67.7%
- **Design:** 7.3%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.1%
- **Events Services:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.0%
- **Animation:** 1.0%
- **Automotive:** 1.0%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 1.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 8.3%

#### D5 Render

- **Architecture & Planning:** 83.3%
- **Design:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 3.3%
- **Animation:** 1.2%
- **Civil Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Accounting:** 0.7%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 0.5%
- **Higher Education:** 0.4%
- **Real Estate:** 0.4%
- **Computer Software:** 0.4%
- **Other:** 3.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to KeyShot

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 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)
- [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)
- [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1088 reviews)

### Alternatives to V-Ray

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Maxwell Render](https://www.g2.com/products/maxwell-render/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (235 reviews)

### Alternatives to Lumion Pro

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Maxwell Render](https://www.g2.com/products/maxwell-render/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)

### Alternatives to D5 Render

- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [OctaneRender](https://www.g2.com/products/octanerender/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 reviews)
- [Autodesk 3ds Max](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-3ds-max/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (42 reviews)

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## 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. "

### V-Ray

- Title: [How has V-Ray supported your rendering needs, and what advice do you have for others considering it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-v-ray-supported-your-rendering-needs-and-what-advice-do-you-have-for-others-considering-it) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "V-Ray has significantly improved the quality and realism of my interior design visualizations. It delivers detailed lighting, realistic materials, and..."
- Title: [What is V-Ray used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/v-ray-what-is-v-ray-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Rendering and 3D visualisation."
- Title: [What is V Ray for SketchUp?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-v-ray-for-sketchup) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Its extension/plugin for rendering work"
- Title: [What is V Ray used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-v-ray-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs."

### Lumion Pro

- Title: [Is Lumion software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lumion-software-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "There is a free trial but after that, no."
- Title: [What is Lumion software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lumion-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is for 3D rendering of architectural projects."
- Title: [How to do night renders?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14437-how-to-do-night-renders) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Use or edit Night rendering styles built into software by Lumion."

### D5 Render

- Title: [Which software is best for realistic rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-software-is-best-for-realistic-rendering) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "D5 Render"
- Title: [Is D5 render easy to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-d5-render-easy-to-use) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Very easy to use coming from Twinmotion and Enscape. There are differences but some features are improved above those two softwares."
- Title: [What is 5d rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-5d-rendering) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "best rendering program"
- Title: [VR](https://www.g2.com/discussions/vr) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://forum.d5render.com/t/vote-what-virtual-reality-devices-do-you-use/6637"
- Title: [What is D5 rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-d5-rendering) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a software dedicated to the rendering of 3D representations based on RTX technology. Very fast, easy to use and with excellent results."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/keyshot-vs-v-ray-vs-lumion-pro-vs-d5-render)