--- title: Blender Reviews meta\_title: 'Blender Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 319 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Blender works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 319 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Architecture url: https://www.g2.com/categories/architecture --- # Blender Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Blender but has limited features. Are you part of the Blender team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. Designed for versatility, Blender caters to a wide range of users, from hobbyists to professionals, enabling the creation of high-quality 3D content across various media platforms. Key Features and Functionality: - Modeling: Comprehensive tools for creating and editing 3D models, including sculpting and retopology. - Rendering: Integrated rendering engines like Cycles and EEVEE for realistic and real-time rendering. - Animation & Rigging: Advanced animation tools with a robust rigging system for character animation. - Video Editing: Built-in video editor for cutting, splicing, and adding effects to videos. - VFX: Tools for motion tracking, masking, and compositing to create visual effects. - Simulation: Capabilities for simulating fluids, smoke, fire, cloth, and rigid bodies. - Scripting: Python API for custom tools and add-ons. Primary Value and User Solutions: Blender's primary value lies in its comprehensive, all-in-one toolset that eliminates the need for multiple software applications, streamlining the 3D creation process. Its open-source nature ensures continuous improvement and adaptability, driven by a global community of developers and artists. Blender empowers users to produce professional-grade 3D content without financial barriers, fostering creativity and innovation across industries such as film, gaming, and design. * * * Seller [Blender](https://www.g2.com/sellers/blender) Discussions [Blender Community](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Pablo Vazquez (CG Artist at Blender Institute) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Unity](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Unity") Unity 4.5/5(364) ](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) [ ![Cinema 4D](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cinema 4D") Cinema 4D 4.6/5(137) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) [ ![3ds Max Design](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "3ds Max Design") 3ds Max Design 4.3/5(284) ](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 319 real user reviews. 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Senior project Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/30/2026 "Clean, Intuitive UI That’s Easy to Use" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? the ui/ux is clean and ease of use of the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? sometimes it is little laggy to perform intensive tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? helping me to create new designs for my business requirement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/4/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![♠ Äñkµr G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "♠ Äñkµr G.") ♠G ♠ Äñkµr G. 3D modeling and texturing Artist Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/25/2026 "Powerful Rendering, Needs Stability" 4/5 What do you like best about Blender? Blender is one of the most powerful software for modeling, animation, and rendering. I like its rendering capabilities the most, as it can produce cinematic renders for stylized, game, or commercial projects. It significantly reduces my time, and I find the shading and rendering features in Blender especially impressive. For me, Blender is a reliable software that allows me to render quickly. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? I face crashes when rendering large animations, so it could be more stable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? Blender reduces my time significantly in rendering, with its powerful capabilities for cinematic renders in various areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![SERGIO ROYO ESCANILLA 2.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SERGIO ROYO ESCANILLA 2.") S2 SERGIO ROYO ESCANILLA 2. Graphic Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/17/2025 "Essential software if you're starting out in 3D" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? It has an intuitive interface and a large community that shares tutorials, making learning easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? The least useful thing is that it is not yet the industry standard, so if you are focusing on working for a company, they may not use this program. It crashes sometimes. Sometimes when exporting figures for 3D printing, the scale is not the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? With Blender, I model products and characters, animate and texture them, and finish by rendering them as well. I can do my entire workflow without leaving the program. I also sculpt figures to later print in 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 inviteAI Translated ![Erik Fernando L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Erik Fernando L.") EL Erik Fernando L. Back-end Developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 "Open Source, Free, and Backed by a Strong Community and Plugins" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? Open Source, Free and with a lot of community support + Plugins that make this state of the art tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? Is not begginer friendly, making something here can take a while, even small projects, and is hard to digest Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? 3d Modeling and Scene rendering Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Animation](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Animation") TA Verified User in Animation Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/14/2026 "Open Source Excellence Backed by a Helpful Community" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? Everything that there is, from it being open source and having a helpful community, everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? Nothing as such, theres a learning curve but that is all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? Solves my curiosity and also, helps me in learning bout the rendering terminologies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Amish S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Amish S.") AS Amish S. Compositor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/14/2025 "All-in-One Solution That’s Completely Free" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? Its all in one software. Like everything can be done inside one software and its free. So its great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? There are few bugs that needs to be fixed, especially in simulations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? The biggest problem solved by the blender is that its free for use and its great 3d software. like everything is done in one software, whereas others are paid and are not self dependent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Retail](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Retail") AR Verified User in Retail Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/30/2026 "Blender’s Dynamic, Customizable Interface Shines" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? The dynamic interface that Blender ha and the option to edit the layout Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? The complecity of installing addons sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? Blender help me everyday By creating 3D designa for my small 3D printing business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Gurpreet S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gurpreet S.") GS Gurpreet S. Student Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/14/2025 "All-in-One Editing Powerhouse for Every Stage" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Blender? very compact and all services from storyboard to final edit in one software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? geometry nodes which is difficult to learn make it easier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? it is very easy to use and if any problem occurs so blender community help me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Mohamed A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohamed A.") MA Mohamed A. Video Content Producers Media Production Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/29/2025 "Blender 3D review" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? The best all in one 3D solution in the market, it is open source and confidently able to replace paid industry standard software with very expensive subscriptions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? Steep learning curve with a lot of customizations to master. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? It is all in one open source 3D solution with a powerful set of tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/1/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![shailesh s.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "shailesh s.") SS shailesh s. we developer Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/24/2025 "Blender the 3-d software" 5/5 What do you like best about Blender? its easy and Human friendly , you can use maya interface in it too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Blender? video editor tools are missing, you can add it like wondershare other wise its wonderfull Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Blender solving and how is that benefiting you? its nodes , it helps me very in editing and adding color and effect , node help me , its paid in many software , but in blender its free , even better then paid one Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 10/2/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile ## Questions about Blender? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Blender ](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/discussions/new) ![Madhavi S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Madhavi S.") MS Madhavi Sanganabhatla • Last activity over 3 years ago Better user manual on sculpting is needed. 4 Upvotes 2 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13267-better-user-manual-on-sculpting-is-needed) ![Karthika S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Karthika S.") 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