D5 Render vs Maxwell Render
D5 Render
d5render.comMaxwell Render
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| Figure | D5 Render | Maxwell Render |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · 3D Rendering Software | 8.9 (#1) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · Architecture Software | 8.9 (#4) | 7.9 (#19) |
| Integrations | Official LiveSync connections are provided for SketchUp, 3ds Max, Rhino, Revit, Archicad, Blender, Cinema 4D and Vectorworks. | Official integrations include Rhino, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, ArchiCAD, form·Z and Maya, plus Maxwell Studio. |
| Security and privacy | The privacy policy says D5 processes account and usage data for service delivery, security, troubleshooting, improvement and legal compliance. | The official site links privacy and data-protection policies and states that necessary cookies are essential for website security and do not store personal information. |
| Support | D5 provides a Help Center, tutorials, webinars, a community forum, and a contact-support option. | Commercial Maxwell products include free support, while the demo page says downloading the demo does not include technical or installation support. |
Plans
D5 Render
- CommunityFree
- D5 Pro Monthly$38 a month
- D5 Pro Annual$360 a year
- D5 for Teams$708 a year
- ProPrice not published
- TeamsPrice not published
Maxwell Render
- Maxwell 5 Nodes — 5-node pack$245, paid once
- Maxwell 5 plugin — Nodelocked$595, paid once
- Maxwell 5 Studio — Nodelocked$595, paid once
- Maxwell 5 Studio — Floating$795, paid once
- Maxwell | Bundle — Nodelocked$845, paid once
- Maxwell | Bundle — Floating$995, paid once
In their own words
D5 Render
D5 Render is a Windows desktop application for real-time architectural visualization. It uses path tracing to recalculate light bounces, global illumination, and caustics as scene conditions change. AI tools provide PBR material generation, atmosphere matching, and SmartPlanting; free accounts receive limited AI credits. The product page lists more than 16,000 models, materials, and particles. Outputs include 4K still images, 60fps videos, interactive panoramas, virtual tours, and VR/XR experiences. Integrations are listed for SketchUp, 3ds Max, Rhino, Revit, Archicad, Cinema 4D, Blender, and Vectorworks. The Community plan costs nothing and is for non-commercial use, with 2,100+ official assets and 50 AI trial credits. Pro is billed yearly for solo professionals, while Teams is billed yearly per seat. Commercial, revenue-generating, or professional work requires D5 Pro. Windows 10 version 1809 or later and a ray-tracing-ready GPU are required. Mobile viewing is supported, and D5 provides help resources, tutorials, webinars, forums, and contact support.
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.