POV-Ray
6.1#24 in 3d rendering softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitPOV-Ray vs Terragen
What both publish
| Fact | POV-Ray | Terragen |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1999 |
| Purpose | POV-Ray is a free software tool for creating three-dimensional graphics. | Terragen builds, renders, and animates realistic natural environments for landscape visualization, visual effects, and artistic work. |
| Support | The project directs users to its newsgroups and forums for questions and problems, and to documentation and its wiki for help. | Support is provided through licensed-user contact, forums, Discord and the documentation wiki. |
POV-Ray plans
- POV-Ray 3.7.0Free
Terragen plans
- Terragen 4 FreeFree
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 50$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 50 monthly$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 100 monthly$16 a month
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 100$16 a month
- Professional SMALL CO monthly$27 a month
Pick POV-Ray if…
POV-Ray suits people who want to create rendered 3D scenes with a scene description language and configurable geometry. Linux and macOS users should be prepared to build from source, since official binaries are listed only for Windows.
Pick Terragen if…
Terragen suits artists and visualization or visual-effects users creating natural environments, particularly those who need procedural terrain, atmosphere and animation tools. Educational licenses are available to institutions, faculty and students upon request with proof of current status.