MiniLight Alternatives

MiniLight is described as 'Minimal global illumination renderer. It is primarily an exercise in simplicity. But that makes it a good base and benchmark (in some sense) for development and experimentation. And it just might be the neatest renderer around (on average, about 650 lines)' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MiniLight for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Autodesk 3ds Max and Sketchup apps. The best MiniLight alternative is LuxCoreRender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MiniLight are MoonRay, Adobe Dimension, POV-Ray and RenderMan.

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  1. Indigo RT icon
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    Indigo RT is a new rendering solution which delivers unmatched value in the high end rendering market.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Artlantis Studio is the ideal tool for anyone who wants very high resolution rendering not only for images, but for QuickTime VR Panoramas, Objects and animations as well.

    49 Artlantis Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. 3Delight icon
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    3Delight is a fast, high quality, RenderMan®-compliant renderer designed to produce photo-realistic images in demanding production environments. The renderer was introduced to the public in the year 2000 after being used for more than a year as the sole renderer in a sister...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Maverick Studio is a GPU-accelerated render engine for engineers, designers and artists. Capable of outstanding quality and performance, it packs an impressive list of features at an aggressive price point. Anyone can try it for free, for 30 days.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. FurryBall icon
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    FurryBall is the first unique real-time GPU renderer in production quality implemented directly into Maya. No more time-consuming exports, waiting and tuning in new applications!!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk Maya
     
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    RenderZone allows you to create photorealistic renderings based on the LightWorks® rendering engine. It offers three levels of rendering: simple, z-buffer, and raytrace. A user can start developing the image of a 3D model at the simple level and gradually turn on features...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    As an interactive, photorealistic renderer, Shaderlight redefines traditional rendering workflows. Simple to learn and easy to use, it features ‘progressive’ rendering that lets you see your image develop as you work so you can visualize your ideas in no time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • Sketchup
     
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    Artlantis Render is designed more for those who seek very high quality rendering (architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscapers, exhibition organizers, exhibitors, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    High-speed rendering software. finalRender 3.5 brings completely new features and major enhancements, with more stability and productivity. The introduction of a brand new GI-Engine, along with an innovative concept for handling primary and secondary engines, fulfills even the...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Cinema 4D
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • Autodesk Maya
     
  10. lucille icon
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    lucille is a fast photo-realistic global illumination renderer.

    lucille acts as a plug-in for Autodesk 3ds max. There are plan to develop plug-ins for other modeling software in the future.

    lucille Specifications:

    • Core Architecture
    • Ray tracing
    • GI algorithm *.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Realtime rendering, giving you instant feedback on every step of your work. Interactive texturing, lighting, shadows and radiosity. Even Nodes! The key tool to efficient LightWave workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • LightWave
     
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