V-Ray

Industry-leading photorealistic rendering for architecture

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$85/mo
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Quick Facts

Developer
Chaos
Category
Rendering, ray-tracing
Skill Level
Intermediate
Trial
Yes (30 days)

Overview

V-Ray is the gold standard in architectural visualization rendering, trusted by 92 of the world's top 100 architecture firms. Developed by Chaos, it offers unmatched photorealistic quality with physically accurate materials, advanced lighting, and flexible rendering options. Whether you're working in 3ds Max, SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit, V-Ray integrates seamlessly into your workflow.

Key Features

Physically accurate materials and lighting
CPU, GPU, and hybrid rendering options
V-Ray Vision for real-time rendering
Chaos Cloud integration for cloud rendering
Smart 3D assets library (Chaos Cosmos)
Advanced light mixing and scene intelligence
Photorealistic global illumination
Extensive material library

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Industry standard used by top 100 architecture firms
  • Exceptional photorealistic rendering quality
  • Flexible rendering options (CPU/GPU/Hybrid)
  • Excellent integration with major 3D tools
  • Regular updates and new features
  • Large community and learning resources

❌ Cons

  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Resource intensive, requires powerful hardware
  • Higher price point compared to alternatives
  • Rendering can be time-consuming for complex scenes

Pricing

Monthly Subscription $85/month
Annual Subscription $990/year

System Requirements

Minimum

  • Os: Windows 10, macOS 10.14+, Linux
  • Processor: Intel or AMD 64-bit processor
  • Ram: 8 GB RAM
  • Gpu: NVIDIA or AMD with 4GB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB free space

Recommended

  • Os: Windows 11, latest macOS
  • Processor: Multi-core Intel or AMD processor
  • Ram: 32 GB RAM or more
  • Gpu: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better with 16GB+ VRAM
  • Storage: SSD with 10 GB free space

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