RenderMan
6.9#8 in 3d rendering softwareFrom $250 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitRenderMan vs Terragen
What both publish
| Fact | RenderMan | Terragen |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | RenderMan is Pixar software for rendering visual effects and animation. | Terragen builds, renders, and animates realistic natural environments for landscape visualization, visual effects, and artistic work. |
| Support | Commercial customers can use Pixar’s customer support forum; non-commercial users receive community support and access to an unofficial Discord. | Support is provided through licensed-user contact, forums, Discord and the documentation wiki. |
RenderMan plans
- Non-Commercial RenderManFree
- Commercial maintenance$250 a year
- Commercial RenderMan$595, paid once
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 RenderMan if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.