Maxwell Alternatives

Maxwell is described as 'Physically based 3D rendering engine with unbiased photorealistic image generation, advanced light simulation, global illumination, and simple setup for architectural and product visualization' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Maxwell for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Autodesk 3ds Max and Sketchup apps. The best Maxwell alternative is LuxCoreRender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Maxwell are MoonRay, Adobe Dimension, Cycles Renderer and V-Ray.

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  1. Artlantis Studio is the ideal tool for anyone who wants very high resolution rendering not only for images, but for QuickTime VR Panoramas, Objects and animations as well.

    49 Artlantis Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. 3Delight icon
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    3Delight is a fast, high quality, RenderMan®-compliant renderer designed to produce photo-realistic images in demanding production environments. The renderer was introduced to the public in the year 2000 after being used for more than a year as the sole renderer in a sister...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Patchwork 3D Enterprise makes it easy to use real-time photorealistic rendering to shorten design cycles, base your communication, marketing and sales through: VR, CAVE, Powerwall, AR, web configurator, collaborative tools, mobile, online/offline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. The lighting tool for 3D artists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Maverick Studio is a GPU-accelerated render engine for engineers, designers and artists. Capable of outstanding quality and performance, it packs an impressive list of features at an aggressive price point. Anyone can try it for free, for 30 days.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Nebula Render icon
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    High performance physically based renderer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. lucille icon
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    lucille is a fast photo-realistic global illumination renderer.

    lucille acts as a plug-in for Autodesk 3ds max. There are plan to develop plug-ins for other modeling software in the future.

    lucille Specifications:

    • Core Architecture
    • Ray tracing
    • GI algorithm *.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. FurryBall icon
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    FurryBall is the first unique real-time GPU renderer in production quality implemented directly into Maya. No more time-consuming exports, waiting and tuning in new applications!!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk Maya
     
  9. RenderZone allows you to create photorealistic renderings based on the LightWorks® rendering engine. It offers three levels of rendering: simple, z-buffer, and raytrace. A user can start developing the image of a 3D model at the simple level and gradually turn on features...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Realtime rendering, giving you instant feedback on every step of your work. Interactive texturing, lighting, shadows and radiosity. Even Nodes! The key tool to efficient LightWave workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • LightWave
     
  11. REAL TIME RENDER VIEWPORT PLUGIN FOR 3DS MAX. Be productive instantly. Click-VR Visualizer is completely integrated in Autodesk 3ds Max. You do not need to waste time exporting data or learning new 3D software. Everything has been designed to let you be productive and get profes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
     
  12. Flamingo icon
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    Raytracing and Radiosity Rendering for Rhino.

    Flamingo brings the raytrace and radiosity rendering inside Rhino. This plug-in includes:

    Rendering: Photometrically accurate images with reflections, refraction, diffusion, translucency, transparency, color bleeding, hard and soft.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Rhinoceros
     
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