I like the fact that a freeware can actually throw you back great renders and visualizations as good as the ones you can get in +1K softwares. I also like it's compatibility, even though it's a bit limited you can use other free softwares like SketchUp or blender as a "bridge" to get really nice renders. When I was an active Kerkythea user I used to export my models from rhinos to blender and then to Kerkythea. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kerkythea?

I dislike the fact that its interface is not really intuitive, so it takes a long time to get comfortable with the software. I also dislike the fact that this software as many other freewares just don't look good. I guess it's related to the fact that it's an open software but considering its a design-related software, a little more effort on the interface should be done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kerkythea solving and how is that benefiting you?

The benefit is basically the price, it's a decent render engine for those who are starting and just cannot afford big name softwares. I actually got into Kerkythea a while ago, my boss got really impressed on the first week on a new job because I was able to 3D model, render and retouch some amazing images (SketchUp/Kerkythea/TheGimp) before they even bought my software licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UA

Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/17/2016

"Great for more realistic renderings"

4/5

What do you like best about Kerkythea?

I like how realistic it can make a Sketchup View look. Between the varying levels of light and surface reflectivity, and the different materials you can add, you can really balance shade and shadow and light. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kerkythea?

It does take a lot of processing power and time. We would often let it run for a few hours on a separate computer untouched. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Kerkythea:

Take a tutorial and play around a lot. Don't be afraid to export a lot of quick test views before doing a large file, high resolution end view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Kerkythea solving and how is that benefiting you?

These views really do make a difference when trying to convey the realism of a site. We don't use any BIM modeling software at our firm so this is the closest we come to being able to render a 3D view that sells a project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.