Top 3D Rendering Software: V-Ray, Corona, Arnold & More [2024]

BEST 3D RENDERING SOFTWARE IN 2019 (FREE / COMMERCIAL)

V-Ray (CPU/GPU)

V-Ray is a leading rendering software, widely used in Architectural Visualization and various other fields. It’s known for its ability to produce highly realistic images, with a strong emphasis on lighting.

To enhance the realism, V-Ray offers several key features:

  • Irradiance and Photon Map;
  • Light Cache;
  • Brute Force.

Corona Renderer

Mental-ray

Mental-ray is a default render option in 3Ds Max.

Its key strength lies in its ability to expand its functionality.

However, the included library of materials is not standard and needs adaptation in most cases.

Arnold Renderer | Autodesk

Arnold is a high-quality, unbiased, physically-based 3D renderer using advanced Monte Carlo ray tracing.

OTOY Octane Render

Octane Render is a real-time, unbiased GPU rendering application.

Redshift Render

Redshift is a fast, production-ready GPU renderer, recognized with awards.

FinalRender

FinalRender is based on ray tracing technology. This allows for creating effects not available in earlier versions that worked on linear processing principles. Its significant advantage is its smooth integration within the necessary software products.

Rendering with Unreal Engine 4 (CPU / GPU)