appleseed
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| Fact | appleseed | Terragen |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 1999 |
| Platforms | The feature page lists 64-bit Windows, Linux, and macOS; the download page names Windows Vista and later and macOS 10.10 and later. | The current Terragen 4.8.64 download page offers builds for Windows 64-bit and macOS, and the product comparison lists a Linux render node. |
| Rendering | It supports unidirectional path tracing, stochastic progressive photon mapping, light tracing, progressive rendering, interactive rendering, and spectral rendering. | The renderer combines micropolygon and ray tracing methods, is multithreaded, supports command-line execution and network rendering managers. |
| Support | The maker recommends its Discord server or user forum for most questions and says private email may receive a slower response. | Support is provided through licensed-user contact, forums, Discord and the documentation wiki. |
appleseed plans
- appleseedFree
Terragen plans
- Terragen 4 FreeFree
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 50$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 50 monthly$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 100 monthly$16 a month
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 100$16 a month
- Professional SMALL CO monthly$27 a month
Pick appleseed if…
appleseed suits individuals and small studios working in animation or visual effects who need a rendering engine with multiple lighting methods and production features. Developers can also use its APIs and external C++ plugins.
Pick Terragen if…
Terragen suits artists and visualization or visual-effects users creating natural environments, particularly those who need procedural terrain, atmosphere and animation tools. Educational licenses are available to institutions, faculty and students upon request with proof of current status.