Picogen
7.2#4 in 3d rendering softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitPicogen vs Strata Design 3D CX 8
Strata Design 3D CX 8
6.6#13 in 3d rendering softwareFrom $19.95 a monthmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Picogen | Strata Design 3D CX 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Picogen is an outdoor ray tracing system for large-scale terrain with realistic day and night illumination and detailed plant populations. | Strata describes Design 3D CX as professional 3D modeling and animation software for illustrators, product and package designers, display and interior designers, and other creative professionals. |
| Rendering | The roadmap lists Whitted-style rendering and path tracing as implemented surface integrators. | The product includes Intel Embree raycasting, which Strata says can improve rendering speed by up to 800%. |
Picogen plans
- FreeFree
- PicogenFree
Strata Design 3D CX 8 plans
- Mac Subscription$19.95 a month
- PC Subscription$19.95 a month
- Dual Platform Subscription$29.95 a month
- Mac Standard License$595 a month
- PC Standard License$595 a month
- Dual Platform Standard License$849 a month
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 Strata Design 3D CX 8 if…
It suits creative professionals who need modeling, animation, rendering, Adobe integration, or VR output. It is available for macOS and Windows users.