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At a Glance
Arnold
Arnold
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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RenderMan
RenderMan
Star Rating
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that RenderMan excels in its integration with Pixar's animation pipeline, making it a preferred choice for studios already using their tools, while Arnold is often praised for its versatility across different software environments.
  • Reviewers mention that RenderMan's advanced shading capabilities, particularly with its "RIS" (RenderMan Integrator System), provide stunning visual fidelity, whereas users say that Arnold's "AI Denoiser" feature significantly speeds up rendering times without sacrificing quality.
  • G2 users highlight that RenderMan's support for complex lighting scenarios is superior, allowing for more realistic results in high-end productions, while users on G2 appreciate Arnold's user-friendly interface, which simplifies the learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers say that RenderMan's robust community and extensive documentation make troubleshooting easier, whereas users report that Arnold's customer support is more responsive and helpful, particularly for smaller studios.
  • Users mention that RenderMan's pricing model can be less accessible for small businesses, while Arnold is often seen as more budget-friendly, making it a popular choice among independent artists and smaller teams.
  • Reviewers note that RenderMan's product direction is highly regarded, with a positive outlook on future updates, while users say that Arnold's consistent updates and feature enhancements keep it competitive in the evolving landscape of rendering software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arnold
No pricing available
RenderMan
No pricing available
Free Trial
Arnold
No trial information available
RenderMan
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.2
10
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
8
7.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
9
9.2
14
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arnold
Arnold
RenderMan
RenderMan
Arnold and RenderMan are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Arnold
Arnold has no unique categories
RenderMan
RenderMan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arnold
Arnold
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
RenderMan
RenderMan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Arnold
Arnold
Animation
33.3%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
33.3%
RenderMan
RenderMan
Animation
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Arnold
Arnold
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shridhar H.
SH
Shridhar H.
Verified User in Animation

Arnold is best rendering engine out there. Sky and physical light just works perfect.Rend ers are bit slow but are photo-realistic

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

sometimes it crashes and doesn't autosave my work

RenderMan
RenderMan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LS
Laura S.
Verified User in Higher Education

It's very simple to use and adapt to from previous software. There is a lot of information available to make the transition as smooth as possible and plenty of support for it being taught at high education institutions.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Quest M.
QM
Quest M.
Verified User in Media Production

Autodesk is outdated and expensive. It is unrealistic to think that sustaining a freelance career as a young artist is even possible with Autodesk.

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Arnold
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RenderMan
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Discussions
Arnold
Arnold Discussions
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RenderMan
RenderMan Discussions
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