Rhino 3D

NURBS-based 3D modeling software used in industrial, product, and architectural design.

by Robert McNeel & AssociatesOfficial site ↗

Pricing: perpetual
Free tier: false
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.rhino3d.com/en/learn/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): 3d modeling, cad, grasshopper, nurbs, industrial designVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Rhino 8 for Windows, Rhino 8 for Mac (Metal)Verification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): falseVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): perpetualVerified
Starting price(29): 995Verified
Trial length(14): 90Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): flexible, accurate NURBS and SubD modeling with ShrinkWrap for watertight meshes, Grasshopper visual programming without scripting knowledge, PushPull workflows and improved drafting tools, faster render engine and a more customizable UI, 1500+ apps and resources on food4RhinoVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Discourse forum, classroom and online training, service releases included with license, resellersVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Designers and engineers who need precise, flexible 3D modeling with Grasshopper parametrics under a perpetual license.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMBVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): architecture and engineering, marine design, jewelry design, landscape design, industrial design, film and entertainment design, educationVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 8Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

User reviews

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