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At a Glance
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Star Rating
(55)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
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 higher G2 Score compared to SOLIDWORKS Visualize. Users appreciate its exceptional realism and reliability, making it a preferred choice for rendering marketing images and animations.
  • According to verified reviews, SOLIDWORKS Visualize is praised for its intuitive interface and ease of use, allowing users to create photorealistic renders quickly. This is particularly beneficial for those needing high-quality visuals for marketing and print materials.
  • Users say that V-Ray's recent updates have significantly improved its usability, with features like real-time rendering capabilities and a material library that enhances workflow efficiency. This makes it a strong contender for professionals in architectural and interior design.
  • Reviewers mention that while SOLIDWORKS Visualize offers a user-friendly experience, it may struggle with specific workflow needs, as some users have noted challenges in configuration compared to V-Ray's more robust ecosystem.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that V-Ray has a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and ongoing improvements. This contrasts with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, which has fewer recent reviews, suggesting it may not be as frequently updated or engaged with by its users.
  • Users report that while SOLIDWORKS Visualize is effective for quick rendering tasks, V-Ray's speed and professional consistency make it the go-to choice for users who require high-quality results on a daily basis, particularly in demanding design environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No pricing available
V-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
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Free Trial
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No trial information available
V-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
48
8.6
190
Ease of Use
7.8
48
7.1
195
Ease of Setup
6.5
10
8.5
134
Ease of Admin
7.7
8
8.2
24
Quality of Support
7.8
45
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
6
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
49
8.9
189
Features by Category
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.1
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
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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
V-Ray
V-Ray
SOLIDWORKS Visualize and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize has no unique categories
V-Ray
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.4%
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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Design
18.9%
Medical Devices
7.5%
Oil & Energy
5.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
56.6%
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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Alternatives
Blender
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Maya
Maya
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KeyShot
KeyShot
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V-Ray
V-Ray Alternatives
D5 Render
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Discussions
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Discussions
Is solidworks visualize free?
1 Comment
Sanyog L.
SL
No. It is not free. There are two paid packages to choose from:standard or professional. For the price, it is better to ask Solidworks for quotation. Read more
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SOLIDWORKS Visualize has no more 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