LightningCAD vs. Rhino 3D

Rhino 3D

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
LightningCAD	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	The sophistication of CAD with the simplicity of CPQ systems, LightningCAD was created to be customized for any design and/or configuration company. LightningCAD translates business rules into a platform to enables an intuitive design and help follow the specifications of the end-to-end process so that CAD designers can focus on complicated tasks while the sales team can design on-site, or clients can design themselves. The vendor states LightningCAD's partnering…	N/A
Rhino	Score 8.8 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

LightningCAD

Rhino 3D

Editions & Modules

No answers on this topic

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

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
LightningCAD	Rhino
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

Required

No setup fee

Additional Details

The price is dependant on the amount of customization required per application. The development is based on an iterative process, and there are two options for pricing. The first is a revenue-sharing structure, where users pay a percentage of their revenue from using the software per month. The second option is customization plus licensing. The user pays the customization fee upfront as development is happening and then simply pays a monthly licensing fee.

Discount available for students and faculty.

More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	LightningCAD	Rhino 3D
Top Pros	No answers on this topic	Pro 3d modeling Pro Cost benefit Pro Post production
Top Cons	No answers on this topic	Minus Large files Minus Learning curve Minus Slow down

Features

LightningCAD

Rhino 3D

Computer-Aided Design Software

Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
	LightningCAD - Ratings	Rhino 3D 4.5 1 Ratings 31% 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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User Ratings
	LightningCAD	Rhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	8.0 (9 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	7.5 (4 ratings)

User Testimonials
	LightningCAD	Rhino 3D
Likelihood to Recommend	RoleModel Software 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	RoleModel Software 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	RoleModel Software 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	RoleModel Software 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	RoleModel Software 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	RoleModel Software 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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