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D5 Render vs Civil Engine

Updated February 9, 2026

D5 Render vs Civil Engine: Which is best for you?

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$38.00

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$309.00

per month

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Top Rated
  Features
Real-time Product Visualizations
4.76
Rendering
4.75
Real-Time Updates
4.73
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Integrations
SketchUp
SketchUp
Revit
Revit
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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/ 5
Civil Engine
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
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Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
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Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5
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Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
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Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Medium
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Small
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
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Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad