3DEqualizer4 vs PopcornFX
3DEqualizer4
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PopcornFX
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| Figure | 3DEqualizer4 | PopcornFX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €146/mo | €20.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Spec score · Visual Effects Software | 8.0 (#12) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2005 |
| Intended users | The vendor says subscriptions are available to hobbyists, students, individuals aspiring to enter VFX, and VFX companies. | The pricing page describes the Personal Learning Edition as for non-commercial or educational use and says it is not for evaluating PopcornFX in a commercial organization or studio. |
| Support | The vendor says support requests are handled by the developer responsible for that part of the software and typically receive a response within a few hours. | Editor support includes troubleshooting documentation, a public Discord server and a private support tracker for private issues or suggestions. |
Plans
3DEqualizer4
- 3DEqualizer4 - 1 Week Subscription€65, paid once
- 3DEqualizer4 - 12 Months Subscription€146 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - 3 Months Subscription€169 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - 1 Month Subscription€197 a month
- 3DEqualizer4 - Permanent License€7,699, paid once
PopcornFX
- Personal Learning EditionFree
- Personal Learning Edition (PLE)Free
- Indie€25 a month
- Professional€125 a month
- Schools & Universities€250 a year
- Indie€300 a year
- Indie annual€300 a year
- Professional€1,500 a year
- Professional annual€1,500 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
3DEqualizer4
3DEqualizer4 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PopcornFX
PopcornFX is a suite for authoring and simulating real-time visual effects, using visual programming, engine integrations, and a runtime framework for custom engines. Its Effect Editor supports real-time 3D editing and testing, node-based programming, reusable content, and performance and memory analysis. The editor also includes mesh, texture, vectorfield, and material tools, plus project and content management. It does not create textures, sound, meshes, or other assets usually made with DCC tools. Integrations are listed for Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, O3DE, and a C++ SDK; plugin sources are available on GitHub, and plugins for Unity, Unreal Engine, O3DE, and Adobe After Effects are freely accessible. The Unity integration is described as compatible with Unity 2020.3 and later, including HDRP, URP, and legacy renderers. PopcornFX runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Its Personal Learning Edition is free for non-commercial or educational use. The Indie plan costs €25 per user per month on an annual basis; commercial evaluations can start a one-month trial through an Indie, Professional, or Enterprise category.