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# Compare Blender vs Lightwave3D

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> Detailed comparison between Blender and Lightwave3D. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Blender | Lightwave3D |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 3.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 950 | 4 |
| **Starting Price** | - | A$995.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Chat | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | - |

## Best for

### Blender

3D artists, animators, filmmakers, designers, VFX studios, game developers, and architects.

### Lightwave3D

Designed for entertainment, mass media, mechanical, aerospace, and other industries, a 3D computer graphics solution that helps with tone mapping, environment lighting, subsurface scattering, etc.

## Key features

### Blender

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Games
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Objects
- Animation
- Animations & Transitions
- Audio Capture
- Building Information Model
- Design Management
- Media Library
- Motion Tracking
- Prototype Creation
- Rendering
- Speed Adjustment
- Split/Merge

### Lightwave3D

- Animation
- Collaboration Tools
- Component Library
- Data Import/Export
- For 3D Printing
- For Architects

## Links

- [View Blender Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/167519/blender)
- [View Lightwave3D Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/201852/lightwave3d)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/167519/201852/blender/vs/lightwave3d)

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