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Maxwell Render vs Renga Architecture
Both stand on architecture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWebWindows
Maxwell Render provides physically based rendering, interactive previews, integrations and network workflows for design projects. Its trial is restricted, so production use requires a paid license.
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Free trial APIWindows
Renga Architecture brings modeling, collaboration, schedules, documentation, and file exchange into one Windows BIM environment. Its paid editions include a 30-day non-commercial trial, with several licensing choices afterward.
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| Maxwell Render | Renga Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | API, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Renga Standard, annual license: $590 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | maxwellrender.com | rengabim.com |
| On architecture software | #24 of 36 | #28 of 36 |
Maxwell Render: what it does well
- Physics-based spectral ray-tracing
- Interactive lighting and material feedback
- Multi-GPU rendering in Maxwell 5
- Network rendering across computers
- Integrations for major 3D applications
What to know first
- No free plan
- Demo limited to 30 days
- Demo renders are watermarked
- Maximum demo size is 1280 × 1024
Renga Architecture: what it does well
- 3D and 2D modeling workflows
- Shared model with change tracking
- Automatic schedules update from model changes
- Drawing Editor supports SPDS and ISO production
- IFC and DWG/DXF exchange
What to know first
- Windows 10 or later required
- No free plan
- Trial becomes limited after 30 days
- Professional permanent license costs 1800.00 USD once
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