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Compare Redshift and Substance Designer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Redshift
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RedshiftSubstance Designer
Star Rating
(55)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Substance DesignerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Redshift excels in rendering speed, with many reviewers mentioning its ability to handle complex scenes efficiently, making it a preferred choice for users focused on high-quality visual output.
- Reviewers mention that Substance Designer shines in its procedural texture creation capabilities, with users highlighting features like the "Substance Graph" that allows for intricate material design, which is particularly beneficial for game developers and 3D artists.
- G2 users indicate that Redshift has a steeper learning curve, with an ease of use rating of 8.2, while Substance Designer, despite its powerful features, has a lower ease of use rating of 7.7, suggesting that users may find it more challenging to master.
- Users on G2 report that Substance Designer's template library (rated 8.7) provides a significant advantage for beginners, allowing them to start with pre-built materials and modify them, whereas Redshift lacks a comparable feature.
- Reviewers say that Redshift's quality of support (8.6) is slightly better than that of Substance Designer (8.7), indicating that users may find more responsive assistance when troubleshooting issues with Redshift.
- Users report that while both products have strong community support, Substance Designer's larger number of reviews (54) compared to Redshift's (17) suggests a more active user base, which can be beneficial for finding resources and solutions online.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Redshift
No pricing availableSubstance Designer
No pricing availableFree Trial
Redshift
No trial information availableSubstance Designer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
15
8.8
41
Ease of Use
8.2
15
7.7
42
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
13
8.7
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
8.2
39
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
14
Move
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.1
14
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Redshift and Substance Designer are categorized as 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Redshift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Substance Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Media Production
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Publishing
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
58.8%
Computer Games
31.5%
Animation
24.1%
Entertainment
7.4%
Design
5.6%
Motion Pictures and Film
3.7%
Other
27.8%
Discussions
Redshift has no discussions with answers
Substance Designer has no discussions with answers
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