Blender vs Cinema 4D

Comparing the features of Blender to Cinema 4D

Feature
Blender
Cinema 4D

Capability Features

2D Drawing in 3D Viewport
3D Painting Tools
Access to Cineversity Training
Advanced Shading Networks
AI-Powered Search
Animation Workflow
Auto and Manual Tracking
Auto trackingManual tracking
B-spline Interpolated Bones
Beginner Friendly
Camera Reconstruction
Cineversity Training Access
Community Add-ons
Consistent Materials, Lights, and Textures
CPU and GPU Rendering
CPUGPU
Curve Editor and Dope Sheets
Curve editorDope sheets
Custom Bone Shapes
Customizable Interface
Cycles Render Engine
Draw over OpenGL Viewport
Dynamic Simulation
fluidsclothrigid bodiesparticlespyrosoft-bodyliquids
Edge Slide and Fill Tools
Edge slideInsetGrid fillBridge fill
Envelope, Skeleton and Automatic Skinning
EnvelopeSkeletonAutomatic skinning
Extensive MoGraph Tools
Full Animation Support with Onion Skinning
Full N-Gon Support
GPU-Accelerated Rendering
HDR Lighting Support
Hi-res/Retina Screen Support
Layers and Colors for Stroke and Fill
Multi-resolution and Dynamic Subdivision
Multi-resolutionDynamic subdivision
PBR Shaders Support
Physical Sky and Volumetric Clouds
Planar Tracking and Tripod Solvers
Planar trackingTripod solvers
Powerful 3D Modeling Tools
Powerful Sculpting Tools
Professional Use Cases
product visualizationarchitectural renderingcharacter animationvirtual environment design
Python Scripting
Real-time Preview of Tracked Footage
Real-time Viewport Preview
Redshift GPU Renderer Included
Sculpt Brush Strokes & Parent to 3D Objects
Sound Synchronization
UDIM Support
VR Rendering Support

Integration Features

Blender Python API
Cineware Technology
Import to Unreal Engine
Platform Compatibility
WindowsmacOSLinux
Render API Integration
Supported by Major Hardware Vendors
AMDAppleIntelNVIDIAQualcomm
Supported File Types
2D imagesanimationsvectorsCAD files3D modelsAfter EffectsFinal Cut
Windows on Arm Support

Limitation Features

Maxon App Required for Trial
Redshift Team Render Nodes Not Included
Registration Required

Other Features

Community Ecosystem
Countless communities, businesses, add-on developers, and marketplaces
Industry Organization Membership
ASWFKhronosLinux FoundationOIN
Open Source
GNU GPL

Pricing Features

Annual Price Per License
$839/year
Free Tier
Free Trial
14
Free Trial Pro
No Mention of Paid Plans
Team Render Nodes Included
5