RealFlow
6.6#7 in vfx tools$545 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitRealFlow vs RenderMan
What both publish
| Fact | RealFlow | RenderMan |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product family includes plugins for Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and Maya, and the standalone product supports connectivity plugins to 3D platforms. | Bridge tools are available for Maya, Houdini, Solaris, Katana, and Blender. |
| Intended users | The maker presents RealFlow for production simulation workflows and offers separate educational licensing for students, educators, and institutions. | Pixar describes RenderMan as production rendering software used for feature films, visual effects, and animation. |
| Purpose | RealFlow is fluids and multiphysics simulation software for visual effects and 3D production. | RenderMan is Pixar software for rendering visual effects and animation. |
| Support | The educational program offers technical support for installation and activation questions and links to the user manual and tutorials. | Commercial customers can use Pixar’s customer support forum; non-commercial users receive community support and access to an unofficial Discord. |
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 | Maya$795, paid once
- RealFlow | 3ds Max$795, paid once
- RealFlow | Cinema 4D 3$795, paid once
RenderMan plans
- Non-Commercial RenderManFree
- Commercial maintenance$250 a year
- Commercial RenderMan$595, paid once
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.
Pick RenderMan if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.