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Chaos Vantage vs Silhouette
Both stand on vfx tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Chaos Vantage targets professional users who need real-time ray-traced visualization with established scene formats and content-creation integrations. Hardware and Windows requirements are specific, while licensing is available as standalone or within a collection.
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Pick Silhouette if your workflow needs the listed input formats across Linux, macOS, or Windows. The 14-day trial can help evaluate the paid standalone application and/or plugin before subscribing. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or different platforms.
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| Chaos Vantage | Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Annual subscription: $545 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chaos.com | borisfx.com |
| On vfx tools | #13 of 21 | #17 of 21 |
Chaos Vantage: what it does well
- Real-time ray-traced stills and animations
- Works with .vrscene, USD, and MaterialX
- Integrations with major content tools
- Fully functional 30-day trial
- Batch rendering and material editor
What to know first
- Windows only
- Requires a DXR-compatible discrete GPU
- Professional use only
Silhouette: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Accepts AVI, DV, M2TS, MKV, and MPEG files
- Supports MPEG-4, MXF, QuickTime, RED R3D, and WMV
- Available as standalone application and/or plugin
- Offers a 14-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Annual subscription starts at $545 a year
- Monthly subscription starts at $103 a month
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