Rhino vs V-Ray: what each really costs

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Rhino

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V-Ray

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10 peopleRhinoV-Ray
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Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
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Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Rhino vs V-Ray: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Rhino

  • GrasshopperGrasshopper, a graphical algorithm editor, is included with Rhino.
  • Subdivision modelingProvides subdivision geometry and editing tools.
  • Watertight mesh for printingCreates a watertight mesh around any geometry for 3D printing.
  • Mesh BooleansRewritten, more reliable Mesh Boolean operations.
  • Gumball extrude gripsThe move, scale, rotate widget has grips for extending and extruding.
  • Smart CPlanesConstruction planes automatically align to eligible selections.
  • Perspective dimensionsDimensions are supported in perspective views.
  • Object user textAdd, modify or remove user text on any Rhino object.

Source:rhino3d.com/features rhino3d.com ·

V-Ray

  • Physically based renderingPhysically based rendering for realistic stills and animations.
  • CPU, GPU or hybridChoose CPU, GPU or hybrid rendering mode.
  • Distributed renderingSpeed up rendering using multiple machines.
  • Real-time viewportReal-time rendering at final-frame quality in the viewport.
  • Lighting and materialsRealistic lighting, materials, atmospheric effects and cameras.
  • Still-to-animationTurn still renders into short animations.
  • Assets from imagesGenerate 3D assets and materials from a reference image.
  • CAD and DCC integrationIntegrates with leading CAD and DCC software.

Source:chaos.com/vray ·

Rhino vs V-Ray pricing questions

  1. How much do Rhino and V-Ray cost?

    Rhino paid plans start at $195 single user (Rhino 9 Student/Faculty). V-Ray paid plans start at $540 1 license, billed annually (V-Ray Solo).