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Compare Maxwell Render and V-Ray 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Seats
Maxwell 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 RenderV-Ray
Star Rating
(143)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Seats
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Maxwell Render excels in lighting capabilities, with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for those focused on realistic lighting effects in their renders. In contrast, V-Ray also performs well in this area with a score of 9.6, but some users feel that Maxwell's lighting is more intuitive and easier to manipulate.
- Reviewers mention that V-Ray offers superior material options, scoring 9.0 compared to Maxwell Render's 8.3. Users appreciate V-Ray's extensive library of materials, which allows for more versatility in creating complex textures and surfaces.
- G2 users highlight the ease of setup as a significant advantage for V-Ray, which scores 8.6, while Maxwell Render lacks a clear score in this area. Users on G2 indicate that V-Ray's straightforward installation process saves time and reduces frustration for new users.
- Reviewers say that Maxwell Render has a strong focus on exterior rendering, achieving a high score of 9.5. Users appreciate its ability to produce stunning outdoor scenes, while V-Ray, although competent, does not match this level of specialization.
- Users report that V-Ray shines in shading capabilities, with a score of 9.5, which many find essential for achieving depth and realism in their projects. Maxwell Render, with a score of 8.3, is seen as less robust in this area, leading some users to prefer V-Ray for more complex shading needs.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong support ratings, with Maxwell Render at 8.9 and V-Ray at 8.0. However, users on G2 note that Maxwell Render's support team is often more responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maxwell Render
No pricing availableV-Ray
Free Trial
Free Trial
1 Seats
- Fixed license on one computer
- Includes all V-Ray integrations
- Includes support
Free Trial
Maxwell Render
No trial information availableV-Ray
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
11
8.8
119
Ease of Use
8.0
11
6.9
122
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
60
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
14
Quality of Support
8.9
9
8.1
109
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
9.1
118
Features by Category
Library
Not enough data
8.1
60
8.3
6
8.6
60
Rendering
8.6
6
8.7
61
8.3
5
9.0
61
9.7
6
9.2
62
Not enough data
8.9
62
9.7
5
8.4
60
Not enough data
8.4
60
Integrations
Not enough data
7.4
50
9.0
5
8.6
60
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.9
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.4
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maxwell Render and V-Ray are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Maxwell Render has no unique categories
V-Ray has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Maxwell Render
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
V-Ray
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
Architecture & Planning
77.8%
Design
11.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Automotive
5.6%
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Other
0.0%
Architecture & Planning
54.7%
Design
15.3%
Media Production
3.6%
Higher Education
3.6%
Animation
2.9%
Other
19.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.
V-Ray
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aris G.
Verified User in Graphic Design
V-ray does a great job on rendering. It has all it takes to get photo-realistic renders. It uses CPU and GPU. has a great real-time rendering speed and quality. It's hard to think of something you don't have control over when it comes to rendering using...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Configuration is complicated but the result is great
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Pretty unparalleled quality and lighting options
Aris G.
Verified User in Graphic Design
V-ray does a great job on rendering. It has all it takes to get photo-realistic renders. It uses CPU and GPU. has a great real-time rendering speed and quality. It's hard to think of something you don't have control over when it comes to rendering using...
Stepan V.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The quality and time of render. The final image.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Configuration is complicated but the result is great
Discussions
Maxwell Render has no discussions with answers
What is V Ray used for?
1 comment
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Used for rendering out 3D Models and large AAA Architectural and Landscape Designs.Read more
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