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Rhinoceros

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4.4 out of 5 stars

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Users value the user-friendly interface of Rhinoceros, making 3D and 2D modeling straightforward and flexible. (6 mentions)
Users find Rhinoceros to be user-friendly and easy to learn, making it perfect for both beginners and professionals. (6 mentions)
Users value the maximum compatibility of Rhinoceros with various file types and plugins for enhanced versatility. (3 mentions)
Users value the easy learning curve of Rhinoceros, facilitating straightforward 3D and 2D design for all levels. (3 mentions)
Users admire the versatile modeling environment of Rhinoceros, which supports complex and detailed 3D design creation. (3 mentions)
Users find the missing features in Rhinoceros limit its usability compared to newer 3D modeling software options. (3 mentions)
Users struggle with file compatibility issues, limiting access to newer files in previous versions without conversion. (3 mentions)
Users experience frequent crashes during multitasking, although auto-save features help prevent significant data loss. (2 mentions)
Users face file compatibility issues that hinder workflow, especially when using newer files in previous versions. (2 mentions)
Users note the lack of key features in Rhinoceros that hinder ease of 3D modeling compared to newer software. (2 mentions)

5 Pros or Advantages of Rhinoceros

1. 3D Modeling
Users value the user-friendly interface of Rhinoceros, making 3D and 2D modeling straightforward and flexible.
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Daniel  M.
DM

Daniel M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool for Designers"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

It is a very flexible tool, with an easy interface to undertand and navigate. I use it at my work for initial ideation of new products and have used

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Incredibly user friendly 3D modeling program"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

I love the ability to do NURBS based design in a program that is straightforward and easy. The program is great for modeling 3D and 2D designs and is

2. Ease of Use
Users find Rhinoceros to be user-friendly and easy to learn, making it perfect for both beginners and professionals.
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Daniel  M.
DM

Daniel M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool for Designers"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

It is a very flexible tool, with an easy interface to undertand and navigate. I use it at my work for initial ideation of new products and have used

Noah  H.
NH

Noah H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Rhino is great as a design tool but could integrate BIM objects more"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

I like that Rhino is a tool that can be used for very basic design assignments to much larger projects.

3. Compatibility
Users value the maximum compatibility of Rhinoceros with various file types and plugins for enhanced versatility.
See 3 mentions

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Edgar M.
EM

Edgar M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great 3d modeling tool, but requires patience to master"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros has great precision and flexibility for complex 3D modelling, especially with NURBS. Its wide compatibility with plugins and formats makes

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing program for all types of 2D and 3D modeling"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

One of the most robust computer programs for 2D and 3D design. Infinite posibilities with the number of features included. Easy to use once tutorials

4. Easy Learning
Users value the easy learning curve of Rhinoceros, facilitating straightforward 3D and 2D design for all levels.
See 3 mentions

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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Incredibly user friendly 3D modeling program"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

I love the ability to do NURBS based design in a program that is straightforward and easy. The program is great for modeling 3D and 2D designs and is

Sebastian E.
SE

Sebastian E.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Best 3D model software"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

Easy way to make organic 3D modeling, since the way it's built helps making models way easier than most in market with an easier interface/tools

5. Features
Users admire the versatile modeling environment of Rhinoceros, which supports complex and detailed 3D design creation.
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Claudio B.
CB

Claudio B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"The best way to design interiors for rendering"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

I use Rhinoceros almost every day for work, and after at least 7 years of using it i can say that about prons of this software: Versatile Modeling:

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Amazing program for all types of 2D and 3D modeling"

What do you like about Rhinoceros?

One of the most robust computer programs for 2D and 3D design. Infinite posibilities with the number of features included. Easy to use once tutorials

5 Cons or Disadvantages of Rhinoceros

1. Missing Features
Users find the missing features in Rhinoceros limit its usability compared to newer 3D modeling software options.
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Benjamin W.
BW

Benjamin W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Use it for school projects on a daily basis for creating building projects"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

I wish rhino had a easier way of incorporating 3D entities similar to sketchups warehouse

QD

Quoc D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"robust 3d modeling software for nurb surfaces in architecture practices"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Compare to new generation of 3d modeling software, like Blender, missing some key features that make 3d modeling easier. Doesnt have a good support

2. Software Import
Users struggle with file compatibility issues, limiting access to newer files in previous versions without conversion.
See 3 mentions

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Benjamin W.
BW

Benjamin W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Use it for school projects on a daily basis for creating building projects"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

I wish rhino had a easier way of incorporating 3D entities similar to sketchups warehouse

Daniel  M.
DM

Daniel M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool for Designers"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

I don't like that when I have newer files I cant open them in my previos versions unless I convert them. But other than that the tools is very versati

3. Crashes
Users experience frequent crashes during multitasking, although auto-save features help prevent significant data loss.
See 2 mentions

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Daniel  M.
DM

Daniel M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool for Designers"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

I don't like that when I have newer files I cant open them in my previos versions unless I convert them. But other than that the tools is very versati

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Incredibly user friendly 3D modeling program"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

There are occasionally user based glitches that take some time to troubleshoot if you don't know the program well, but the integrated commands like "w

4. File Compatibility
Users face file compatibility issues that hinder workflow, especially when using newer files in previous versions.
See 2 mentions

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Daniel  M.
DM

Daniel M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great tool for Designers"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

I don't like that when I have newer files I cant open them in my previos versions unless I convert them. But other than that the tools is very versati

Sebastian E.
SE

Sebastian E.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Best 3D model software"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Sometimes has hard file compatibility with other programs

5. Lack of Features
Users note the lack of key features in Rhinoceros that hinder ease of 3D modeling compared to newer software.
See 2 mentions

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QD

Quoc D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"robust 3d modeling software for nurb surfaces in architecture practices"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Compare to new generation of 3d modeling software, like Blender, missing some key features that make 3d modeling easier. Doesnt have a good support

Edgar M.
EM

Edgar M.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great 3d modeling tool, but requires patience to master"

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

The learning curve can be challenging for new users, and some advanced features require prior experience. It occasionally lacks certain industry-speci

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Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Rhino 3D"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros 3D is an intuitive program. The interface is fairly straightforward to navigate and use with lots of helpful tutorials and incredible customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

The tolerances round down to the nearest thousandth which occasionally inhibits design precision, especially for those needing extreme exactness for machining dimensions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

André A.
AA
Arquiteto e Urbanista
Architecture & Planning
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Advanced and easy to use 3D workflow for architects and industrial designers"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

Rhino3D has a complete and powerful set of tools for organic and geometric 3D modeling, with a rich ecosystem of plugins available, with an easy-to-learn curve for users who came from other 3D software (like SketchUp and AutoCAD), or with no previous knowledge. The licensing scheme is also a big advantage because it is not based on subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

The viewport can be slow with some plugins and scenes full of high poly models, requiring a workstation-class GPU. Also, the Cycles render engine can't be updated independently in Rhino 6, neither the AMD ProRender, which is a problem for users who didn't upgrade yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JE
Junior Architectural Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Must use software for architects"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

The flexibility of project type and ease of modeling. You can use Rhino for all sorts of projects, not just architectural/engineering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

The interface looks outdated, and could use a more contemporary design and collaboration setting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya A.
AA
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"rhino is my go to software for product design as I'm a product / interior designer."
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

the best part is the software compatible with others such as key shot, ai, and others that help to get my work done at the right time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

the thing I disliked about the software is when it gets hung when you change the solid view to render,idk it happens w me, or with everyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Toni P.
TP
Produc manager
Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"3D modeler for every use and everyone"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

Before using it for my actual job I didn't have any school lesson and started just by my own, reading ebooks and watching tutorials online.

What I liked most was the ease of learning and the versatility of its application.

Being able to download many plugins enriches even more the software functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Rhino still doesn't have a good native rendering engine (hopefully we can rely on the pluging).

The user interface could be better designed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It's pretty great for 3D modeling but plugins often aren't easy work with..."
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

-Rhino is generally a great piece of software for modeling

-While typing commands into the UI takes some getting used to, it works well once you're on a roll

-It's a top software for 3D modeling however studios seem to often opt for Google Sketchup, Revit, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

-Really wish rendering capabilities were more robust out of the box since users have to forage elsewhere for rendering software like Enscape, Lumion etc

-Tends to crash and get super bogged down with larger projects so would love built-in guidance on how to avoid things like this

-This sounds minor but zooming in and out can be a HUGE headache (ie comparing Rhino's zoom with something like the Enscape plug-in, there's a limit to how much you can zoom into something from any given point, whereas if you're using Enscape, you can zoom/move in and out anywhere as much as you want) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Design
UD
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"3D Concept Tool"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

The best quality of Rhino is that it is a relatively intuitive software that allows you to quickly create concepts in 3D space. It is most useful for the conceptual phase of design, allowing the user to create iterative design and illustration. Parametric modeling is Rhino's strength, and the ability to quickly and easily adjust parameters within your model is a valuable tool. The ability to take hand sketches into the 3D world and share designs with other teams in this way is incredibly useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Rhino is somewhat lacking in the exactness and precision available in other 3D tools such as Revit. There are better options on the market for creating a true-to-life 3D representation, such as for modeling architectural plans. However, when used for concepts and illustrative renderings that do not need to be built to scale, Rhino is my preferred 3D tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Design
UD
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Rhino is the end all be all for 3D"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

I love how using Rhino we can see our products in a 3D form. Within Rhino you can 3D model for manufacturing and real-world problems. We use rhino to create 3D shoe lasts where we then get precise measurements and quality assurance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

There isn't anything that I really dislike about rhino. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Design Development Software for Architects"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

Rhino is the most powerful and handy software for architects to develop their designs. It is easy to navigate and create designs that meet every designer's needs. It also has powerful adding analysis programs in its built-in grasshopper which is super useful for analyzing sun and shadow paths. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

The software may be too powerful and have too many functions built into it, which sometimes make it uneasy to find which function to use to produce the intended product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rashi G.
RG
Biomedical Executive
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best for CAD Modeling"
What do you like best about Rhinoceros?

Rhino is extremely simple to use and has exact measurements. We can design anything and everything on Rhino, from jewelry to automobile parts. The distances are very accurate, and the files are 3D printable, which makes them very useful. The interface is easy to use and doesn't require much strain on the eyes. We can create custom shortcuts and commands. It can import almost all types of files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rhinoceros?

Rhino does not allow much freedom. We have to perform all the tasks manually, and there are no shortcuts. It does have a save history command, but it is sometimes not very useful. It does not perform well on meshes. If we have an STL file as input, we have to spend a lot of time converting that STL into a surface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.