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Indigo Renderer vs OctaneRender
Both stand on 3d rendering software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Indigo Renderer if you need spectral light calculations, real-time previews or rendering across GPUs and multiple machines. The free version has resolution, branding, commercial-use and support limits; the full Indigo Renderer plan costs €595 once.
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Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1
OctaneRender provides a broad rendering and material feature set, with a free Prime tier and paid Studio+ options. Review the demo restrictions, GPU requirements, and licensing connection requirement before choosing a plan.
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| Indigo Renderer | OctaneRender | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Indigo Renderer: €595, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | indigorenderer.com | otoy.com |
| On 3d rendering software | #7 of 46 | #11 of 46 |
Indigo Renderer: what it does well
- Renders with CPUs or multiple GPUs through OpenCL.
- Spectral calculations are used throughout light transport.
- Real-time ray-traced and OpenGL previews support editing.
- Network Manager distributes rendering across multiple machines.
- Official integrations cover six named 3D applications.
What to know first
- Free version is limited to 0.7 megapixels.
- Free renders include an Indigo logo.
- Free version excludes commercial use and has forum-only support.
- Full Indigo Renderer plan costs €595 once.
OctaneRender: what it does well
- Supports multiple GPUs and network rendering
- Interactive viewport updates when scene settings change
- Supports more than 21 plugins
- Free Prime tier permits personal and commercial use
- Studio+ includes Render Network cloud rendering
What to know first
- Prime is limited to one GPU
- Prime does not include network rendering
- Standalone demo restricts output and prevents saving
- Licensing requires an internet connection
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