FARO As-Built vs. Rhino 3D

FARO As-Built

Rhino 3D

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
FARO As-Built	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	FARO As-Built Software solutions convert reality capture data into parametric CAD and BIM models. As-Built delivers industry-specific functionality for site evaluation. The software includes three separate programs in its family of products, which can be purchased individually or as an all-in-one suite. Each program provides a direct workflow from any captured reality data, such as a laser scanner. As-Built offers a path to as-built CAD and BIM models by aiming to reduce the time for model…	N/A
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

FARO As-Built

Rhino 3D

Editions & Modules

No answers on this topic

Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac: $995
one-time fee

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
FARO As-Built	Rhino
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

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Discount available for students and faculty.

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	FARO As-Built	Rhino 3D

Features

FARO As-Built

Rhino 3D

Computer-Aided Design Software

Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
	FARO As-Built - Ratings	Rhino 3D 4.5 1 Ratings 49% below category average
3D Modeling	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
2D Drafting	00 Ratings	2.01 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization	00 Ratings	4.01 Ratings
Parametric Design	00 Ratings	5.01 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing	00 Ratings	1.01 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats	00 Ratings	7.01 Ratings
Assembly Design	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis	00 Ratings	1.01 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation	00 Ratings	1.01 Ratings
Customization and Extensions	00 Ratings	4.01 Ratings

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	FARO As-Built	Rhino 3D
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User Ratings
	FARO As-Built	Rhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	8.0 (9 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	7.5 (4 ratings)

User Testimonials
	FARO As-Built	Rhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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. Incentivized Stefan Boeykens Guest Professor Read full review
Pros	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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 Incentivized AH Andrew Huss Junior Architect Read full review
Cons	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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 Incentivized Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T Structural Engineer Read full review
Return on Investment	FARO Technologies, Inc. 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. Incentivized Bob Householder Director of Engineering Read full review
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