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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Seats
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Star Rating
(55)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKS VisualizeV-Ray
Star Rating
(219)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% 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.
- Users report that SOLIDWORKS Visualize excels in ease of use with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for those new to 3D rendering, while V-Ray, although powerful, has a steeper learning curve that some users find challenging.
- Reviewers mention that V-Ray shines in rendering quality, particularly in textures and lighting, with a rating of 9.6 for lighting, which users say creates more realistic visuals compared to SOLIDWORKS Visualize's ratings in these areas.
- G2 users highlight that SOLIDWORKS Visualize has a strong library of materials, rated at 9.0, which allows for quick application in projects, whereas V-Ray's material library, while extensive, can require more manual adjustments to achieve desired results.
- Users on G2 report that V-Ray's integration capabilities, particularly with 3D rendering software, are superior, rated at 8.9, allowing for seamless workflows, while SOLIDWORKS Visualize's BIM integration is rated lower at 7.6, indicating potential limitations in collaborative environments.
- Reviewers say that SOLIDWORKS Visualize has a more straightforward setup process, rated at 6.5, compared to V-Ray's higher rating of 8.6, which suggests that users may face more complexity when initially configuring V-Ray.
- Users report that both products have solid support, but V-Ray edges out slightly with a quality of support rating of 8.0, as reviewers mention quicker response times and more comprehensive resources compared to SOLIDWORKS Visualize's 7.8 rating.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No pricing availableV-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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No trial information availableV-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
48
8.7
189
Ease of Use
7.8
48
7.1
194
Ease of Setup
6.5
10
8.5
133
Ease of Admin
7.7
8
8.1
23
Quality of Support
7.8
45
8.0
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
6
8.4
24
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
49
8.9
188
Features by Category
Library
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.0
120
Rendering
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
8.6
121
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.8
54
Not enough data
4.4
54
Not enough data
4.5
54
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SOLIDWORKS Visualize and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
SOLIDWORKS Visualize has no unique categories
V-Ray is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
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
Design
18.9%
Medical Devices
7.5%
Oil & Energy
5.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
56.6%
Architecture & Planning
51.4%
Design
15.4%
Animation
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Media Production
2.4%
Other
23.1%
Discussions
Is solidworks visualize free?
1 Comment
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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize has no more discussions with answers
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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