G2 Vendor Directory

LightWave 3D vs. Cinema 4D

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

MetricLightWave 3D

by NewTek

Cinema 4D

by MAXON

Overall rating3.94.6
Review count29136
Ease of use7.88.7
Ease of setup8.68.9
Quality of support7.48.7
Meets requirements7.99.1
NPS21.42857173.529412
Small Business75.9%72.6%
Mid-Market13.8%14.8%
Enterprise10.3%12.6%
Total page views99428
Total LLM citations1433,182

LightWave 3D

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

Pros

    Cinema 4D

    Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering software developed by Maxon. Renowned for its speed, power, flexibility, and stability, it offers a comprehensive toolset that streamlines 3D workflows across various industries, including design, motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), game development, and architectural visualization. With its intuitive interface and robust features, Cinema 4D empowers artists and designers to create stunning 3D content efficiently.

    Pros

    • User Interface
    • Animation
    • Animation Quality
    • Ease of Use
    • Intuitive
    • Integration Support