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Autodesk Forma vs. Rhino 3D

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Autodesk Forma
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) is an AI 3D modeling technology designed to help users discover smarter ways to maximize the potential of a building site. It was developed by Spacemaker in Oslo, and acquired by Autodesk November 2020.
$185
per month per user
Rhino
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Robert McNeel and Associates headquartered in Seattle offers Rhinoceros 3D (or Rhino 3D), a 3D modeling and design application. Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids, subdivision geometry (SubD), point clouds, and polygon meshes.
$995
one-time fee
Pricing
Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
Editions & Modules
Monthly
$185
per month per user
Yearly
$1,460
per year per user
3-Year
$4,380
3 year per user
Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac
$995
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Autodesk FormaRhino
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—Discount available for students and faculty.
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Community Pulse
Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
Features
Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
Autodesk Forma
-
Ratings
Rhino 3D
4.5
1 Ratings
49% below category average
3D Modeling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
2D Drafting00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Parametric Design00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Customization and Extensions00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
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Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
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User Ratings
Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(9 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Autodesk FormaRhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
One of the main highlights of Rhino is the built-in visual programming system "Grasshopper". It is widely used for parametric architectural design, by a variety of world-class architectural offices. It is also very popular within architectural schools and universities. Its usefulness has increased a lot by having add-ins, plug-ins, scripts, and integrations with Revit and ARCHICAD for BIM workflows.
Stefan Boeykens | TrustRadius Reviewer
Stefan Boeykens
Guest Professor
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Pros
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
  • Parametric Modeling - Grasshopper allows for easy/rapid iterative process
  • White box renders display - looks great as a quick diagram export with no post-production required.
  • robust command prompts - rhino was originally made for industrial design and it flexes a lot of unique modeling commands that put it up there with SolidWorks
AH
Andrew Huss
Junior Architect
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Cons
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
  • Rhino has very limited sheet layout tools.
  • Grasshopper could be better integrated into the main interface.
  • Lack of backwards file compatibility can be frustrating.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Support Rating
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
A majority of the support for Rhinoceros 3D does not come from the company itself, but from online forums and boards where other Rhinoceros 3D users outline their issues and solutions. The Rhinoceros 3D website does not offer much in-depth support and just outlines general how to's. At the same time, online forums allow for more specific issues to be addressed and solved by the Rhinoceros 3D community.
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Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
It's hard to compare Rhino to other modeling software as Rhino is in a niche of its own. No other software (to my knowledge) is as customizable/programmable and has such a large community and such a large amount of free, open-source addons. Rhino (and Grasshopper) can be intimidating at first but once you get familiar with it and grow your toolbox with your own scripts, so much time will be saved
Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T | TrustRadius Reviewer
Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T
Structural Engineer
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Robert McNeel and Associates
  • Right away Rhino3D is useful for simple and accurate 3D model import, repair and export all in a variety of formats.
  • Rhino3D is easy to use and learn. The time to productivity is very short with this modeling tool.
  • The price is low for the value received, a great investment.
Bob Householder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bob Householder
Director of Engineering
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