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KeyShot vs D5 Render: catalog facts
KeyShot	D5 Render
Best for: Product designers and engineers who need realistic renders of CAD models	Best for: Architects and designers who want fast photoreal renders of their models
Paid Commercial software with a free trial.	Free + paid options Free for individuals; Pro plans start at $38 per month.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Real-time rendering with physically correct materials Preserves CAD geometry on import All 4 strengths for KeyShot Real-time rendering with physically correct materials Preserves CAD geometry on import Covers everything from design reviews to marketing images Cloud option for teams	Real-time ray-traced photorealistic rendering Live sync with SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and others All 3 strengths for D5 Render Real-time ray-traced photorealistic rendering Live sync with SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and others Free tier for individuals
Commercial licence required after the trial Pricing is not listed on the homepage	Advanced features require a Pro subscription Aimed at architectural visualization rather than general 3D work
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for KeyShot keyshot.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for D5 Render d5render.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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