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Compare Blender and Maxwell Render 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blender
Star Rating
(301)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlenderMaxwell Render
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maxwell RenderSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in rendering textures and shading, with scores of 9.5, while Maxwell Render falls behind with scores of 8.6 and 8.3 respectively. Reviewers mention that Blender's robust texture capabilities allow for more detailed and realistic outputs.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to Maxwell Render, which lacks a specific score in this area. Users on G2 appreciate the straightforward installation process of Blender.
- G2 users highlight that Blender's file editing capabilities, particularly mesh repair and file editing, score impressively at 9.1 and 9.3, while Maxwell Render does not provide comparable features, leading to a more seamless workflow in Blender.
- Users say that Blender's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-3D, score 6.5, indicating a growing focus on AI integration, whereas Maxwell Render does not emphasize these features, which may limit its appeal to users looking for cutting-edge technology.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's community support and resources are extensive, contributing to its high quality of support rating at 8.5, while Maxwell Render's support is rated slightly higher at 8.9, indicating that both have strong support but Blender's community-driven resources are a significant advantage.
- Users report that Blender's compatibility with various file formats, scoring 8.9, is superior to Maxwell Render's offerings, which enhances its versatility in different projects, making it a preferred choice for users needing diverse file support.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
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Blender
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
252
8.0
11
Ease of Use
7.2
254
8.0
11
Ease of Setup
9.0
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
14
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
221
8.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
249
6.8
11
Features by Category
Design
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
7.9
116
Not enough data
8.5
123
Not enough data
Move
8.7
125
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
12
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.6
23
8.3
6
Rendering
9.5
24
8.6
6
9.5
24
8.3
5
9.6
24
9.7
6
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.9
21
9.7
5
9.0
20
Not enough data
Integrations
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.3
22
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
8
Not enough data
3.8
8
Not enough data
4.0
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
14
Not enough data
6.1
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Maxwell Render are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Maxwell Render has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Maxwell Render
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
11.8%
Computer Games
9.4%
Design
8.7%
Computer Software
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Other
56.4%
Architecture & Planning
77.8%
Design
11.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Automotive
5.6%
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Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Games
-Intuitiveness. Whereas suites such as 3DSMax have a simple layout for manipulation of objects in the 3D plane (ie modifying assets is very easy because of how the UI looks), Blender just does not make the cut. While it does have a lot of useful tools, the...
Maxwell Render
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Pretty unparalleled quality and lighting options
Most Helpful Critical Review
Stepan V.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The quality and time of render. The final image.
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Pretty unparalleled quality and lighting options
Verified User in Computer Games
-Intuitiveness. Whereas suites such as 3DSMax have a simple layout for manipulation of objects in the 3D plane (ie modifying assets is very easy because of how the UI looks), Blender just does not make the cut. While it does have a lot of useful tools, the...
Stepan V.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The quality and time of render. The final image.
Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
Maxwell Render has no discussions with answers
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