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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 (84.2% 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 V-Ray excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Maxwell Render. Users appreciate its exceptional realism and reliability, making it a preferred choice for architectural and interior design visualization.
  • According to verified reviews, Maxwell Render is praised for its realistic rendering capabilities and user-friendly interface. Users highlight its quality of lighting and shading, often stating it outperforms V-Ray in these aspects.
  • Reviewers mention that V-Ray's recent updates have improved its usability, particularly with real-time rendering capabilities and a robust material library. This enhancement allows users to see changes instantly, which is a significant advantage for fast-paced projects.
  • Users say that Maxwell Render offers a cost-effective solution for small businesses, often noting it as a cheaper alternative to V-Ray while still delivering high-quality results, especially in terms of lighting and shading.
  • Reviewers highlight that V-Ray's extensive ecosystem and integration with tools like Vantage provide a seamless workflow for rendering marketing images and animations, which is a crucial factor for professionals in the industry.
  • According to recent user feedback, Maxwell Render's IPR (Interactive Photorealistic Rendering) is considered one of the best in the market, with users noting its speed and efficiency compared to other rendering engines, including V-Ray.
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
8.6
190
Ease of Use
8.0
11
7.1
195
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
134
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
24
Quality of Support
8.9
9
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
8.9
189
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
8
8.1
124
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
8.3
6
8.0
120
Rendering
8.6
6
8.4
121
8.3
5
8.6
122
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
4.8
54
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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.)
84.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.5%
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
51.2%
Design
15.3%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.4%
Alternatives
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render Alternatives
Blender
Blender
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Chaos Corona
Chaos Corona
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Lumion Pro
Lumion Pro
Add Lumion Pro
Enscape 3D
Enscape 3D
Add Enscape 3D
V-Ray
V-Ray Alternatives
D5 Render
D5 Render
Add D5 Render
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
Lumion Pro
Lumion Pro
Add Lumion Pro
Discussions
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
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