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Compare Revit and V-Ray 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
Free Trial 1 Seats
Revit
Star Rating
(926)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansV-Ray
Star Rating
(219)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
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 Revit excels in its ability to integrate design, documentation, and coordination into a single dynamic model, making it a preferred choice for architectural design and documentation. Users appreciate how changes are instantly reflected across all views, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Users say that V-Ray stands out for its exceptional realism and reliability in rendering, particularly for architectural and interior design visualization. Many have noted its speed and the robust ecosystem it offers, making it their go-to renderer for marketing images and animations.
- According to verified reviews, Revit has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the software. This is reflected in its strong performance in areas like BIM integration, where it significantly outperforms V-Ray.
- Reviewers mention that while V-Ray has made strides in usability with real-time rendering capabilities, some users still find it less intuitive compared to Revit. The recent updates have improved its performance, but the learning curve can still be a challenge for new users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Revit's implementation process is generally smoother, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding wizard. In contrast, V-Ray, while offering a free trial, may require more time for users to fully grasp its features and capabilities.
- Users report that both products have strong support, but V-Ray edges out slightly with a higher quality of support rating. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of V-Ray's support team, which can be crucial for those relying on the software for professional projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
Flexible options available - talk to sales at: (818) 639-7755
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
Free 14-day trial
- Fixed license on one computer
- Includes all V-Ray integrations
- Includes support
Free Trial
Revit
Free Trial is available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
732
8.6
190
Ease of Use
7.5
747
7.1
195
Ease of Setup
7.9
196
8.5
134
Ease of Admin
7.4
127
8.2
24
Quality of Support
7.8
682
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
121
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
708
8.9
189
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.2
431
Not enough data
Design
8.9
394
Not enough data
7.7
378
Not enough data
8.9
398
Not enough data
8.6
367
Not enough data
8.1
337
Not enough data
8.8
188
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
373
Not enough data
8.5
391
Not enough data
8.5
391
Not enough data
8.3
367
Not enough data
Construction
8.1
298
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
7.9
329
Not enough data
8.0
163
Not enough data
7.6
156
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
60
Not enough data
6.0
60
Not enough data
6.0
61
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
8.2
104
7.6
120
8.1
104
8.0
120
Rendering
7.9
100
8.4
121
8.0
101
8.6
122
8.0
100
8.9
122
7.7
97
8.4
122
7.7
93
8.2
118
7.1
89
8.1
117
Integrations
9.2
101
7.0
109
8.6
100
8.2
119
Generative AI
6.4
22
4.9
68
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.4
54
Not enough data
4.5
55
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Revit and V-Ray are categorized as Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Revit is categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
V-Ray is categorized as 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
V-Ray
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
Architecture & Planning
46.3%
Construction
18.3%
Civil Engineering
9.8%
Design
7.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.6%
Other
12.6%
Architecture & Planning
51.2%
Design
15.3%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.4%
Discussions
Can we export schedule into exel
3 Comments
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.
ThanksRead more
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 Comments
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more
What is V Ray used for?
1 Comment
HA
Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
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