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At a Glance
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% 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 (84.1% 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.
  • Users report that Maxwell Render excels in lighting capabilities, with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for those focused on realistic lighting effects in their renders. In contrast, V-Ray also performs well in this area with a score of 9.6, but some users feel that Maxwell's lighting is more intuitive and easier to manipulate.
  • Reviewers mention that V-Ray offers superior material options, scoring 9.0 compared to Maxwell Render's 8.3. Users appreciate V-Ray's extensive library of materials, which allows for more versatility in creating complex textures and surfaces.
  • G2 users highlight the ease of setup as a significant advantage for V-Ray, which scores 8.6, while Maxwell Render lacks a clear score in this area. Users on G2 indicate that V-Ray's straightforward installation process saves time and reduces frustration for new users.
  • Reviewers say that Maxwell Render has a strong focus on exterior rendering, achieving a high score of 9.5. Users appreciate its ability to produce stunning outdoor scenes, while V-Ray, although competent, does not match this level of specialization.
  • Users report that V-Ray shines in shading capabilities, with a score of 9.5, which many find essential for achieving depth and realism in their projects. Maxwell Render, with a score of 8.3, is seen as less robust in this area, leading some users to prefer V-Ray for more complex shading needs.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong support ratings, with Maxwell Render at 8.9 and V-Ray at 8.0. However, users on G2 note that Maxwell Render's support team is often more responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maxwell Render
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
Maxwell Render
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
11
8.7
189
Ease of Use
8.0
11
7.1
194
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
133
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
23
Quality of Support
8.9
9
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
24
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
8.9
188
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
8
7.8
123
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
8.3
6
8.0
120
Rendering
8.6
6
8.4
120
8.3
5
8.6
121
9.7
6
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.4
122
9.7
5
8.2
118
Not enough data
8.1
117
Integrations
Not enough data
7.0
109
9.0
5
8.2
119
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.9
67
Not enough data
4.6
54
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.4
54
Not enough data
4.5
54
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render
V-Ray
V-Ray
Maxwell Render and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.6%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render
Architecture & Planning
77.8%
Design
11.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Automotive
5.6%
Other
0.0%
V-Ray
V-Ray
Architecture & Planning
51.4%
Design
15.4%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.1%
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Maxwell Render
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V-Ray
V-Ray Alternatives
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Discussions
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render Discussions
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Maxwell Render 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