D5 Render
7.6#1 in 3d rendering softwareFrom $360 a yearFree planWebWindows
VisitD5 Render vs NVIDIA Iray
NVIDIA Iray
5.3#35 in 3d rendering softwareWebAPI
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| Fact | D5 Render | NVIDIA Iray |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 1993 |
| Integrations | Official LiveSync connections are provided for SketchUp, 3ds Max, Rhino, Revit, Archicad, Blender, Cinema 4D and Vectorworks. | NVIDIA lists Iray integrations for Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, and McNeel Rhinoceros. |
| Rendering | Its real-time path tracing calculates light bounces, global illumination, and caustics as scene conditions change. | Iray generates photorealistic imagery for interactive and batch rendering workflows. |
D5 Render plans
- CommunityFree
- D5 Pro Monthly$38 a month
- D5 Pro Annual$360 a year
- D5 for Teams$708 a year
- Pro—
- Teams—
NVIDIA Iray plans
- NVIDIA Iray SDKPriced on request
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 NVIDIA Iray if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.