G2 Vendor Directory

iClone 8 vs. LightWave 3D

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetriciClone 8

by Reallusion

LightWave 3D

by NewTek

Overall rating4.83.9
Review count1329
Ease of use9.17.8
Ease of setup7.18.6
Quality of support8.77.4
Meets requirements9.07.9
NPS91.66666721.428571
Small Business76.9%75.9%
Mid-Market23.1%13.8%
Enterprise0.0%10.3%
Total page views23599
Total LLM citations700143

iClone 8

iClone 8 is an industry-leading, real-time 3D animation software designed to deliver the fastest professional results for indie filmmakers, game developers, 3D artists, and animation studios. As a comprehensive cinematic storytelling platform, iClone 8 enables users to seamlessly orchestrate body and facial animation, motion capture, crowd simulation, scene design, and cinematic lighting—all within a single, highly intuitive ecosystem.

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    LightWave 3D

    LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.

    Pros