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At a Glance
RenderMan
RenderMan
Star Rating
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% 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.
  • Users report that RenderMan excels in its shading capabilities, with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for those focused on achieving high-quality visual effects. In contrast, V-Ray, while still strong, has a slightly lower shading score of 8.0, which some users feel may not meet the demands of more complex projects.
  • Reviewers mention that V-Ray's ease of setup is a significant advantage, scoring 8.6, which is higher than RenderMan's setup experience. This makes V-Ray a more accessible option for small businesses or users who may not have extensive technical expertise.
  • G2 users highlight RenderMan's superior atmospheric rendering capabilities, scoring 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for projects requiring realistic environmental effects. V-Ray, while competent, scores lower in this area, leading some users to feel it lacks the same level of detail in atmospheric effects.
  • Users on G2 appreciate V-Ray's extensive library of materials, scoring 9.0, which allows for greater flexibility and creativity in rendering. RenderMan, while also strong in materials, does not quite match the breadth of options available in V-Ray, leading some users to prefer V-Ray for material-heavy projects.
  • Reviewers say that RenderMan's product direction is highly rated at 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback. In comparison, V-Ray's product direction score of 9.0 is still positive but suggests that RenderMan may be more responsive to evolving user needs.
  • Users report that both products have strong support quality, with RenderMan scoring 7.8 and V-Ray at 8.0. However, some users feel that V-Ray's support is slightly more responsive, which can be crucial for users who require timely assistance during critical project phases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RenderMan
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
RenderMan
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
15
8.6
190
Ease of Use
7.7
15
7.1
195
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
134
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
24
Quality of Support
7.8
13
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
14
8.9
189
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.8
124
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.0
120
Rendering
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
8.1
117
Integrations
Not enough data
7.0
109
Not enough data
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
RenderMan
RenderMan
V-Ray
V-Ray
RenderMan and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
RenderMan
RenderMan has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RenderMan
RenderMan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
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
RenderMan
RenderMan
Animation
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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
RenderMan
RenderMan Alternatives
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Redshift
Redshift
Add Redshift
Arnold
Arnold
Add Arnold
Unity
Unity
Add Unity
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
RenderMan
RenderMan Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
RenderMan 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