# 3DCoat vs Maxon Cinema 4D

| Attribute | 3DCoat | Maxon Cinema 4D |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 39.4 (25% (low)) | 6.6 (15% (low)) |
| description.long | 3DCoat is a comprehensive 3D art software that handles the complete asset creation pipeline including digital sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and PBR texture painting. It enables artists to transform 3D concepts into production-ready models with integrated sculpting, rendering, and texturing capabilities. | A comprehensive 3D software platform combining modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering capabilities. Designed for motion designers, 3D artists, visual designers, VFX professionals, and architectural visualization specialists across film, television, advertising, gaming, and product design industries. |
| integrations.count | 3 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Photoshop"},{"name":"Renderman"},{"name":"various 3D software via Applinks"}]` | `[{"name":"After Effects"},{"name":"Redshift"},{"name":"Cineware for Unreal"},{"name":"Cineware for Adobe Illustrator"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"30-day free trial. Free learning mode after trial (non-commercial, with limitations). Commercial license pricing not disclosed.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://3dcoat.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:31:41.445Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | `{"type":"subscription","sourceUrl":"https://www.maxon.net/cinema-4d","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:33:51.152Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (3d Modeling)

| Capability | 3DCoat | Maxon Cinema 4D |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Polygonal box mesh modeling | - | - |
| Digital clay brush sculpting | - | - |
| Procedural node based generation | - | - |
| Skeletal rigging and inverse kinematics ik | - | - |
| Nurbs and spline based modeling | - | - |
| Uv mapping and texture unwrapping | - | - |
| Native CPU GPU raytraced render engine | - | - |
| Game engine export fbx obj gltf | - | - |
| Motion graphics and cloner effectors | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:32:05.149Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*