V-Ray Alternatives

Apps similar to V-Ray include MoonRay, which is free and open source. Other options are Adobe Dimension, LuxCoreRender, Cycles Renderer and Keyshot. You're spoiled for choice with 3D Modelers like V-Ray: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux and the web.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. REAL TIME RENDER VIEWPORT PLUGIN FOR 3DS MAX. Be productive instantly. Click-VR Visualizer is completely integrated in Autodesk 3ds Max. You do not need to waste time exporting data or learning new 3D software. Everything has been designed to let you be productive and get profes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
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  6. Flamingo icon
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    Raytracing and Radiosity Rendering for Rhino.

    Flamingo brings the raytrace and radiosity rendering inside Rhino. This plug-in includes:

    Rendering: Photometrically accurate images with reflections, refraction, diffusion, translucency, transparency, color bleeding, hard and soft.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Rhinoceros
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  7. VirtualRender is yet another LightWave renderer. The difference from other solutions is that it does not use physical memory for framebuffer allowing to render the biggest imaginable scenes without using virtual memory, which slow down rendering a lot, or which immediately...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • LightWave
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  8. 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.

    42 Shaderlight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • Sketchup
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  9. 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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  10. 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
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  11. RENDERCAD icon
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    The fastest way to turn a CAD model into a photorealistic render. Screenshot your viewport, pick your materials, get a studio-quality image or video in 30 seconds. No exports, no plugins, no rendering farm. Works with every CAD tool on the market.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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