# Modo, Krita, ArtRage vs Cinema 4D Comparison

| | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 86 | 64 | 73 | 136 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | No pricing available | US$79 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Modo

**Not enough data**

### Krita

**Not enough data**

### ArtRage

**Not enough data**

### Cinema 4D

Pros:
- Animation (3 reviews)
- Animation Quality (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)
- Performance Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 9.1 (71 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 8.5 (125 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Modo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. 

Key Features:
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Krita

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ArtRage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ArtRage 5

Price: US$79

Description: ArtRage 5 is a powerful digital painting program for Windows and macOS with a full range of natural media tools and professional editing features.

Key Features:
- Incredibly realistic graphite pencil and thick oil paints, easy to control watercolor, blending markers, pastels and more
- Smart digital drawing tools for professional design
- Custom brush creation and customizable resources

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Cinema 4D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.2/10 | 35 |

#### Design

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 5.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 5.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Render** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 

#### Store &amp; Manage

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | 7.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 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 | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.6/10 | 5 |

#### Library

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 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 | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **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

**Unique to Modo (4):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)

**Unique to Krita (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)

**Unique to ArtRage (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)

**Unique to Cinema 4D (4):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Modo | Krita | ArtRage | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 74.7% | 79.4% | 76.7% | 72.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.1% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 14.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.2% | 11.1% | 15.1% | 12.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Modo

- **Design:** 21.7%
- **Computer Games:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 8.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.2%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 3.6%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 22.9%

#### Krita

- **Graphic Design:** 19.0%
- **Design:** 15.9%
- **Internet:** 11.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 9.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Media Production:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 22.2%

#### ArtRage

- **Graphic Design:** 15.1%
- **Design:** 15.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 12.3%
- **Internet:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 5.5%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 24.7%

#### Cinema 4D

- **Design:** 21.3%
- **Animation:** 11.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 10.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.8%
- **Media Production:** 7.4%
- **Entertainment:** 4.4%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 3.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9%
- **Computer Games:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Modo

- [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)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)

### Alternatives to Krita

- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews)

### Alternatives to ArtRage

- [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cinema 4D

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [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)
- [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)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Modo

- Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cristian, 

Sorry, you&#39;re having issues, I&#39;ve reported the issue to our support team.
If you&#39;d like to also submit a ticket through the support portal..."
- Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, 

Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..."

### Krita

- Title: [How can we create a custom font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-create-a-custom-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It&#39;s very difficult to create a custom Font and Krita isn&#39;t the best option to do it. 
Try with a Vector software like Adobe Illustrator (or Affinity..."
- Title: [Is there a way to automate actions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-automate-actions) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There&#39;s no native tool for creating actions in Krita. About any external tool I&#39;m not aware if there&#39;s any."
- Title: [How can we create font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13378-how-can-we-create-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! As far as I know it is not possible creating font sets in Krita. This is a complex task and an specific software is needed. You can use the  well-know..."
- Title: [Is Krita a good art program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-krita-a-good-art-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in..."

### ArtRage

No discussions available for this product.

### Cinema 4D

- Title: [how i use this app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31247-how-i-use-this-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "how i download this?
"
- Title: [LIGHT OF THE LORD](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31720-light-of-the-lord) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MEDIA "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/modo-vs-krita-vs-artrage-vs-cinema-4d)

