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Construct 3 vs D5 Render

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Game Development

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
D5 Render logo

D5 Render

3D & CAD

Real-time ray tracing renderer

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account; D5 Render windows-only application with no macOS support
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, D5 Render covers Real-time ray tracing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and D5 Render actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and D5 Render differ
AttributeConstruct 3D5 Render
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows
CategoryGame Development3D & CAD
Founded20072019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Construct 3

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite editor
  • Particle effects
  • Sound effects
  • Web-based
  • HTML5 support

Only in D5 Render

  • Real-time ray tracing
  • GI
  • Asset library
  • Video export
  • LiveSync
  • Geo-location
  • SketchUp
  • Revit

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Construct 3

  • Building 2D browser games without writing codenot D5 Render
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot D5 Render

D5 Render

  • Architectural visualizationnot Construct 3
  • Interior rendersnot Construct 3

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Construct 3

  • The free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account
  • Free projects are limited to 2 layers, 2 special effects, 1 timeline animation of up to 5 seconds and 1 web font
  • The free version can only publish to HTML5 and the Construct Arcade, so desktop, Android, iOS and Facebook Instant Games all need a paid plan
  • Licences are per seat and annual, at $129.99 for Personal, $168.99 for Startup Business and $468.99 for Business

D5 Render

  • Windows-only application with no macOS support
  • Requires dedicated NVIDIA GPU, limiting hardware compatibility
  • Community edition restricted to non-commercial use only
  • Teams plan at USD 75/seat/month becomes expensive for larger organizations

Pricing, plan by plan

Construct 3

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Web-based editor
    • HTML5 export
    • Asset library
  • Personal$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Offline editor
    • Advanced export

D5 Render

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Full rendering engine with real-time ray tracing
    • Unlimited projects
    • High-resolution image and panorama output
  • Pro$38/month
    • 16K stills and panoramas
    • 4K video
    • Frame sequence rendering
  • Teams$75/month
    • All Pro features
    • Multi-seat licensing
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose Construct 3 if

  • You need visual event system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Construct 3 review

Choose D5 Render if

  • You need real-time ray tracing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want gi.
D5 Render review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or D5 Render better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and D5 Render at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or D5 Render?
Construct 3 starts at Free and D5 Render at Free.
Does Construct 3 or D5 Render run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. D5 Render runs on Windows.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Construct 3 best used for?
Construct 3 is most often used for building 2d browser games without writing code, publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project. Of those, building 2d browser games without writing code and publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project are not what D5 Render is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that D5 Render cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. D5 Render covers Real-time ray tracing, GI, Asset library, Video export. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

D5 Render: What is the pricing for D5 Render Pro?

D5 Render Pro costs USD 38/month or USD 360/year. Annual billing saves 20-21% compared to monthly payments.

Source
D5 Render: Is there a free version of D5 Render?

Yes. D5 Render Community edition is free for non-commercial use. It includes the full rendering engine with real-time ray tracing, unlimited projects, and approximately 2,000 library models and materials.

Source
D5 Render: Does D5 Render work on macOS?

No. D5 Render is a Windows-only application that requires a dedicated NVIDIA GPU. There is no Mac version available.

D5 Render: What are the output resolution capabilities in Pro?

D5 Render Pro supports 16K stills and panoramas, 4K video, frame sequence rendering, and VR output with full Showreel capabilities.

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