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Josh P.
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Updated February 9, 2026
D5 Render vs V-Ray: Which is best for you?
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$38.00
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Features
Features
Real-time Product Visualizations
4.76
Rendering
4.75
Real-Time Updates
4.73
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Third-Party Integrations
4.78
3D Design & Modeling
4.62
Rendering
4.57
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Pros / Cons
- It’s an amazing tool for creating realistic renders and animations of my 3D projects — especially for showing materials, lighting, and atmosphere in architectural designs.
- While D5 Render is a powerful tool, one limitation I’ve noticed as a student is its limited flexibility in custom asset creation. While the built-in library is rich, importing custom models or fine-tuning materials can sometimes be a bit clunky or less intuitive, especially when aiming for very specific design aesthetics.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5in the comparison
3.8/ 5
Value for Money
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4.6/ 5in the comparison
3.9/ 5
Customer Support
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in the comparison
4.6/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5in the comparison
4.5/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
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Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
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Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Small
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
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Desktop - Linux
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad