D5 Render
7.6#1 in 3d rendering softwareFrom $360 a yearFree planWebWindows
VisitD5 Render vs Kray
What both publish
| Fact | D5 Render | Kray |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | D5 Render provides real-time photorealistic architectural visualization using path tracing, AI features, and AEC assets. | Kray renders photorealistic images from 3D models as a global illumination renderer. |
| Rendering | Its real-time path tracing calculates light bounces, global illumination, and caustics as scene conditions change. | The renderer supports global illumination, reflections, refractions and caustics. |
D5 Render plans
- CommunityFree
- D5 Pro Monthly$38 a month
- D5 Pro Annual$360 a year
- D5 for Teams$708 a year
- Pro—
- Teams—
Kray plans
- Kray2 for LightWave academic license€70, paid once
- Kray3 for LightWave, upgrade from Kray2€190, paid once
- Kray3 for LightWave€435, paid once
Pick D5 Render if…
D5 Render suits architecture, engineering, and construction users who need real-time visualization. Its free Community license is for non-commercial work; professional and commercial use requires D5 Pro.
Pick Kray if…
Kray suits 3D artists and developers working with LightWave or integrating a renderer into modeling applications. Its Windows and macOS support, browser JavaScript version and developer wrappers also suit software teams.