Rhino 3D
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VisitRhino 3D vs Wings 3D
What both publish
| Fact | Rhino 3D | Wings 3D |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | No |
| Documentation | McNeel provides online and offline Rhino help, context-sensitive command help, learning materials and a dedicated developer documentation site. | The documentation project says it is a work in progress and does not cover all aspects of Wings 3D. |
| Founded | 1980 | 2001 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| Render engine | both | external |
| Support | Support resources include forums, telephone, email, live chat, tutorials, training classes and community sites, with support included in purchase price. | The official development forum is a place to ask usage questions, discuss modeling, and post bug reports. |
Rhino 3D plans
- Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$995 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users$9,950 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users$49,750 a month
- Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$595 a month
- Student or faculty — Rhino 8 single user$195 a month
- Student or faculty upgrade — Rhino 8 single user$95 a month
Wings 3D plans
- Wings 3DFree
Pick Rhino 3D if…
Rhino 3D may suit people seeking desktop tools for parametric modeling, animation, rendering or 3D-print export. Separate listed licenses address commercial users, students or faculty, and schools.
Pick Wings 3D if…
Wings 3D suits desktop users focused on subdivision modeling, texturing preparation, or exporting models for 3D printing. It is a less suitable fit for workflows that require built-in animation or rendering.