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Compare Arnold and RenderMan 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Arnold
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArnoldRenderMan
Star Rating
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RenderManSummary
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 availableRenderMan
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arnold
No trial information availableRenderMan
No trial information availableRatings
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
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 and RenderMan are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Arnold has no unique categories
RenderMan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arnold
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RenderMan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
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
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alok K.
Verified User in Animation
Arnold rendering engine is very fast and it gives very realistic output , best part of this it is a plugin of one of the best 3D software MAYA
Most Helpful Critical Review
LeAnne R.
Verified User in Computer Games
For being integrated, it fights you from install onward .
RenderMan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Entertainment
It is simple effective, efficient rendering. Its proven to have great photo-realistic results in movies such as Star Trek, Finding Dory, etc. For *students, using 3D for the first time or are trying to render models, animations for their student...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
User interface is very busy and hard to use
Alok K.
Verified User in Animation
Arnold rendering engine is very fast and it gives very realistic output , best part of this it is a plugin of one of the best 3D software MAYA
Verified User in Entertainment
It is simple effective, efficient rendering. Its proven to have great photo-realistic results in movies such as Star Trek, Finding Dory, etc. For *students, using 3D for the first time or are trying to render models, animations for their student...
LeAnne R.
Verified User in Computer Games
For being integrated, it fights you from install onward .
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
User interface is very busy and hard to use
Discussions
Arnold has no discussions with answers
RenderMan has no discussions with answers
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