--- title: Rhinoceros Reviews meta\_title: 'Rhinoceros Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 192 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Rhinoceros works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 192 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: CAD url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad --- # Rhinoceros Reviews & Product Details Rhinoceros, commonly known as Rhino, is a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by Robert McNeel & Associates. It specializes in free-form NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) modeling, enabling users to create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate complex 3D geometries with precision. Widely adopted across various industries—including architecture, industrial design, naval engineering, jewelry design, and multimedia—Rhino offers a comprehensive suite of tools for professionals seeking accuracy and flexibility in their design processes. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Modeling Tools: Rhino provides an extensive array of tools for creating and editing points, curves, surfaces, solids, meshes, and subdivision geometry (SubD). Users can generate complex shapes through operations like lofting, sweeping, and blending, facilitating intricate design work. - Precision and Accuracy: The software ensures high levels of accuracy, essential for designing, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing applications ranging from intricate jewelry pieces to large-scale architectural projects. - Extensive Compatibility: Rhino supports over 30 CAD file formats, including DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, and STL, allowing seamless integration with other design, drafting, CAM, engineering, analysis, rendering, animation, and illustration software. - Advanced Rendering and Presentation: With built-in rendering capabilities and support for various third-party rendering plugins, Rhino enables users to produce high-quality visualizations and presentations of their designs. - Grasshopper Integration: The inclusion of Grasshopper, a visual programming language, allows for parametric and algorithmic design, enabling users to create generative forms and automate complex modeling tasks without prior programming knowledge. - Customization and Extensibility: Rhino's open architecture and SDK facilitate customization of the interface and the creation of custom commands and menus. Additionally, a vast ecosystem of plugins extends its functionality to cater to specific industry needs. Primary Value and User Solutions: Rhino's primary value lies in its ability to provide an affordable yet powerful 3D modeling solution that balances flexibility, precision, and user-friendliness. It addresses the needs of professionals who require accurate and complex modeling capabilities without the steep learning curve or high costs associated with other high-end CAD software. By supporting a wide range of file formats and offering extensive customization options, Rhino ensures seamless workflow integration and adaptability to various project requirements. Its integration with Grasshopper further empowers users to explore parametric design and computational modeling, fostering innovation and efficiency in the design process. * * * Seller [McNeel](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mcneel) Discussions [Rhinoceros Community](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Bob McNeel (CEO, Robert McNeel & Assoc) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Rhinoceros. ### Rhino 5 for Windows Upgrade $495 ### Rhino 5 for Windows $995 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![AutoCAD](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "AutoCAD") AutoCAD 4.4/5(1,940) ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) [ ![Onshape](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Onshape") Onshape 4.7/5(725) ](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) [ ![SOLIDWORKS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SOLIDWORKS") SOLIDWORKS 4.5/5(646) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 192 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Rhinoceros Integrations (2) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Illustrator ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Revit ](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA Verified User in Architecture & Planning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/18/2019 "Great 3D visualisation program. The plug-ins are great and unique!" 3/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? Easy environment that allows you to change the morphology and the design using multiple plug-ins and commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? Not the easier software if you need to import files from other programs or Autocad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? I mostly use it for item modelling and rendering. The plug-in aplication, Grasshopper, is great for parametrical design and 3D printing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite SS Saiyyamee S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/27/2018 "3D modelling software" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? It's one of the best software for creating a 3 dimensional design and objects with depth to understand better.The functions are pretty simple and very user friendly .If you need to make command such as "SPLIT" ,you just enter SPLIT in the command bar and the software will perform the command for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? There is nothing i dislike about the software.But i must say that it might seem a bit tough in the beginning but as soon as you get the hang of it ,you will start liking the software.When I 1st started using this software i had lot of assumptions about the software,and i thought it was really confusing but apparently it is not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: Definitely on the top list to consider and buy this software if you really love and creating objects . Industrial design companies use this software from many years and the most user friendly one . Recommended for new design students to improve their skills and get a hang of the software. Its a good skill posses and helps in building your portfolio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? Business such as high end Architecture Company requires to analyse their models in 3 Dimensional Area, also for Product Design companies require and has benefited by using this software.It is better to consult the client and show them the products as they can imagine in 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Design](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Design") UD Verified User in Design Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/29/2019 "The best plotter" 5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? All functions can be completed with coordinates instead of in invented planes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? Export options are not as intuitive as its competitor programs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: Great free trial Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? Coordinate based design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Furniture](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Furniture") UF Verified User in Furniture Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/23/2018 "Rhino vs Sketchup - general CAD" 4/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? making and editing arcs. making and editing complex lofts / curves. BoxEdit quickly shows all dimensions of an object. it never seems laggy to me. there are a fair amount of snap options and it's relatively easy to access a lot of the tools via small buttons on the screen AND drop down menus. you can put items on layers and then select all the objects on a layer / change their color / hide or show them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? hotkey options are either entirely missing or very bad. i haven't found a way to make a nice professional looking layout. taking dimensions of distances between points is not as easy as it should be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: Rhinoceros is a good software to model items in. Especially good for complex shapes / arcs / curves. If you are making cabinets or designing kitchens, google sketchup might be better for a few reasons; sketchup's Layout option is easier, taking dimensions is faster; editing parts of simple cubes / boxes is easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? i use rhino to 3D model complex parts for CNC machining (chair backs, shoe shapes, table legs, etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA Verified User in Architecture & Planning Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/19/2019 "For HI-tech architects" 5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? love this program sooo easy to create curvy facades. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? So slow in general, not much tutorials on the program on how to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? I use it on the curvy facades.It really works well with organic shapes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Barney R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Barney R.") BR Barney R. Urban Designer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/30/2018 "The best 3D modelling software available" 5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? Everything about this program is incredibly intuitive. I once wanted to delete a hole in a polysurface and just guessed that typing 'DeleteHole' might work -- it did. Now that's impressive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? Nothing at all. This is my favourite computer software out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: Use it. It's awesome! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? 3D modelling of potential massing options and renderings of these options, for a client presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Daniela G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniela G.") DG Daniela G. Arquitecto Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/26/2018 "A program for parametric modeling" 3/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? I like that the program is very visual, since by means of the icons without needing to know all the commands it can be used without major complications. I also like the ease with which modeling can be done and the precision with which objects can be made. The lightness of the files and the possibility of adding plugins for more options like the grasshoopper for parametric modeling. In the same way I like the ease and speed with which renders are produced, being one of the programs where you can get a quick preview of the model to make corrections Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? At first, it is complicated to use the program with the options that the mouse has to move through the workspace, since the other modeling programs differ from this one, which forces us to adapt again for the use of the rhinoceros. The program is a little more complex for the knowledge of the commands, that is, for the use of each step that must be carried out to achieve the desired action. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? From the use of parametric tools it has allowed me to make designs with mathematical bases and design logic where parametric is the main theme, allowing me to combine the orthogonal design with the organic one. Together with this, it has also allowed me to obtain the parts of the model for laser material cuts, which allows me to save time and effort in the elaboration of complex models Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") UH Verified User in Higher Education Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/9/2018 "Rhino For Every Type of Design" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? I love the ease-of-use and flexibility of Rhino. It is the top program for all of my design needs and the easiest way for a designer to make their ideas into representational objects. I have used this for building design, graphic design, technical drawings and many other design services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? I feel as though Rhino has so many commands and so much power that goes unrealized because the interface is a bit complicated. There are commands that solve my needs; however, I won't find out about them or know how to properly use them until years later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: I would recommend training before using Rhino. It can be intuitive at times, but other times very complicated to perform other tasks. I also would recommend looking at all of the other plug-ins for Rhino such as Grasshopper, Python, and countless others online that allow you to do simulations and other tasks less related to design and more related to technical fields. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? As a designer, a majority of my design problems are solved using Rhino. It allows me to design buildings or objects with extreme precision and get an idea of how they will look when they are constructed outside of the digital realm. This benefit of knowing exactly how something will look when it is fabricated is a major benefit to designers/ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Fine Art](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Fine Art") UF Verified User in Fine Art Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/26/2018 "Great for Artists" 4/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? The program is nore geared for artists. The design interface has multiple ways for the user to reach each tool, including a type option. Organic designs are best made in Rhino. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? There are features used in engineering programs that would be really useful for artists that is lacking in this program. For example, the ability to make and build mutliple parts and collect them in one model with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: The best way to learn this program is the built in tutorials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? The largest benefit of Rhino is that the program does no restrict the user as much. You are able to make organic designs with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![James r.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "James r.") JR James r. Engineer Construction Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/27/2017 "Rhino was of use" 5/5 What do you like best about Rhinoceros? Rhino software creates an environment that is extremely easy to use. It is a very powerful program that uses the simple aspects of 2d cad drawing and combines it with the 3D capabilities that can be used for rapid prototyping and manufacturing. New user can learn from a vast number of online tutorials a long with the intuitive nature of the UI to control the program. More experienced CAD user will find this program easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Rhinoceros? Sometimes the integration in to Autocadd can be tricky but with a little testing the controls can be set for better output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Rhinoceros: Look into the Cad features especially the CNC capabilities and use of parametric programming Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Rhinoceros solving and how is that benefiting you? Creating 3D objects for 3D print pro Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Rhinoceros? 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