Kray
6.2#20 in 3d rendering software€70 one-timeWebAPImacOSWindows
VisitKray vs Picogen
What both publish
| Fact | Kray | Picogen |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | Purchased product downloads and unlock codes require logging in; the download page also lists free tutorials, a benchmark tool, SDK files and other files. | Official downloads provide Debian, Ubuntu and similar GNU/Linux packages or tarballs plus a Windows installer and portable ZIP/7-Zip archives. |
| Purpose | Kray renders photorealistic images from 3D models as a global illumination renderer. | Picogen is an outdoor ray tracing system for large-scale terrain with realistic day and night illumination and detailed plant populations. |
| Rendering | The renderer supports global illumination, reflections, refractions and caustics. | The roadmap lists Whitted-style rendering and path tracing as implemented surface integrators. |
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
Picogen plans
- FreeFree
- PicogenFree
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.
Pick Picogen if…
Picogen is aimed at users building and rendering large terrain scenes on Linux or Windows. Its terrain modeling, scripting, and rendering features may suit people comfortable with a technical toolset.