Picogen
7.2#4 in 3d rendering softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitPicogen vs RenderMan
What both publish
| Fact | Picogen | RenderMan |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Picogen is an outdoor ray tracing system for large-scale terrain with realistic day and night illumination and detailed plant populations. | RenderMan is Pixar software for rendering visual effects and animation. |
Picogen plans
- FreeFree
- PicogenFree
RenderMan plans
- Non-Commercial RenderManFree
- Commercial maintenance$250 a year
- Commercial RenderMan$595, paid once
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.
Pick RenderMan if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.