PopcornFX
8.0#1 in visual effects softwareFrom €20.83 a monthFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitPopcornFX vs RealFlow
What both publish
| Fact | PopcornFX | RealFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| Integrations | Official plugins are listed for Unity, Unreal Engine, O3DE and Adobe After Effects. | The product family includes plugins for Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and Maya, and the standalone product supports connectivity plugins to 3D platforms. |
| Intended users | The pricing page describes the Personal Learning Edition as for non-commercial or educational use and says it is not for evaluating PopcornFX in a commercial organization or studio. | The maker presents RealFlow for production simulation workflows and offers separate educational licensing for students, educators, and institutions. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says PopcornFX will not sell personal data to third parties for marketing purposes and describes using customer data to process orders and respond to service inquiries. | Next Limit Services says it does not share personal data with third parties unless legally required or the user expressly consents. |
PopcornFX plans
- Personal Learning Edition (PLE)Free
- Personal Learning EditionFree
- Indie€25 a month
- Professional€125 a month
- Schools & Universities€250 a year
- Indie annual€300 a year
RealFlow plans
- RealFlow | 5 nodes pack$545, paid once
- RealFlow 10 + 1 Node$547.50, paid once
- RealFlow 10 | Plus$697.50, paid once
- RealFlow | Cinema 4D 3$795, paid once
- RealFlow | 3ds Max$795, paid once
- RealFlow | Maya$795, paid once
Pick PopcornFX if…
PopcornFX suits creators and teams working on real-time visual effects with compatible engines. The free Personal Learning Edition is intended for non-commercial or educational use, not commercial evaluation.
Pick RealFlow if…
It is aimed at production simulation workflows for visual effects and 3D work. Separate educational licensing is available for students, educators, and institutions, with study or research restrictions.