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Overview

What is Rhino?

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…

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Rhino 3D has found a wide range of applications across multiple industries. One of its key use cases is in the field of architectural …
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Multi use 3D software

10 out of 10
March 23, 2020
Rhino assists in shoe performance analysis, application of leather textures (upper, which covers and protects the upper part of the foot) …
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Great for 3D

8 out of 10
January 16, 2020
Incentivized
I use Rhinoceros 3D as a design tool for studio and other architecture courses as a graduate student pursuing my Masters of Architecture. …
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Pricing

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Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac

$995

On Premise
one-time fee

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.rhino3d.com/en/sales/north…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $995 one-time fee
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Product Details

What is Rhino?

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.

Special features include:
  • Uninhibited free-form 3D modeling tools, or model any shape.
  • Accuracy needed to design, prototype, engineer, analyze, and manufacture anything from an airplane to jewelry.
  • Compatibility with other design, drafting, CAM, engineering, analysis, rendering, animation, and illustration software.
  • Read and repair meshes and extremely challenging IGES files.
  • Development platform for hundreds of specialty 3D products.
  • Available for Windows or Mac on a perpetual license for a one-time fee.

Rhino Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Rhino starts at $995.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 7.5.

The most common users of Rhino are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Rhino 3D has found a wide range of applications across multiple industries. One of its key use cases is in the field of architectural design, where it proves valuable during the early stages of concept design and 3D modeling involving complex geometry or parametric design. Users have praised Rhino 3D for its ability to provide true design freedom, without the limitations found in other 3D design programs, making it a popular choice among architecture students and professionals alike.

In addition to architecture, Rhino 3D is also highly valued in precision industries such as optics. Users have reported that the software excels in handling complex shapes and maintaining continuity, enabling them to produce intricate designs with precision. This makes Rhino 3D a powerful tool for industries where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.

Another significant use case of Rhino 3D is its role as a programmable bridge between different AEC software. Users have found that the software's interoperability with Revit has improved, allowing for seamless integration and facilitating the translation of Rhino sketches into the Revit environment. This automation not only streamlines the construction document workflow but also saves time by automating repetitive tasks.

Furthermore, Rhino 3D's rendering capabilities have been praised by users for generating realistic images that enhance the visualization of designs. Architects and interior designers find this feature invaluable when presenting their ideas to clients, as it allows them to create visually stunning and immersive experiences that help clients envision the final outcome.

Overall, Rhino 3D's versatility and performance make it a go-to tool in various domains such as architectural design, industrial design, shipbuilding, jewelry design, optics, and more. Its ability to handle complex geometries, offer true design freedom, streamline workflows through automation, and produce visually appealing renderings has made it an essential part of many professionals' toolkits.

Versatile Feature Set: Many users have praised Rhino 3D for its wide range of features, including freeform modeling, parametric design, and seamless import/export capabilities. This versatility allows for flexibility in creating and modifying designs to meet specific needs.

Efficient Parametric Modeling: Reviewers appreciate the efficient parametric modeling capabilities of Rhino 3D, which enable easy modification of models. The integration with Grasshopper also allows for a rapid iterative process in designing, enhancing productivity and creativity.

Seamless Collaboration: Rhino 3D's lightweight models have been commended by users as they seamlessly integrate with other AEC software. This makes it easier to collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, enhancing communication and teamwork throughout the design process.

Limited 2D CAD functionality: Some users have found that Rhino 3D is not well optimized for pure 2D CAD drafting, with a number of reviewers suggesting that other software options may be more suitable for this purpose.

Challenges with compatibility: Several users have expressed frustration with the way drawings display in Rhino 3D compared to AutoCAD. This discrepancy can make it difficult for users who are accustomed to working in AutoCAD and may require additional effort to adjust to Rhino's display features.

Performance issues with parametric models: Numerous reviewers have reported experiencing slowdowns when working with extensive parametric models in Rhino 3D, resulting in decreased performance. This limitation can impact productivity and workflow efficiency for users handling complex projects.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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November 30, 2021

Flexible 3D modeller for a variety of use cases

Stefan Boeykens | TrustRadius Reviewer
Stefan Boeykens
Guest Professor
KU Leuven (Construction, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
November 10, 2021

Rhinoceros 3D - An AEC software in a league of its own

Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T | TrustRadius Reviewer
Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T
Structural Engineer
Forefront Structural Engineers (Civil Engineering, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhinoceros 3D is very well-suited for buildings with repetitive bay layouts as a design can be quickly be updated (span, number of bay, height etc) simply by updating a couple numerical sliders.
It is also well suited to quickly update one model (for example Revit) based on the changes in another model (either another Revit model or an analysis model).

Rhinoceros 3D is not well-suited for teams that are not interested in learning GrassHopper as most of Rhino's value is in GrassHopper.
August 10, 2021

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Andrew Huss
Junior Architect
Hollis + Miller Architects (Architecture & Planning, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhino is definitely well suited for getting fast iterations out in the world for people to react to. it is also really nice if you can use grasshopper to be able to parametrically control geometry at your will. It is also great for then taking that geometry into Revit for final documentation. I would, however, want to document a whole set in Rhino, it would basically be like doing so in AutoCAD. While it lacks in that area, there are many young designers being trained in thinking outside the box with Rhino as their pencil. Without this artistic medium, I fear all buildings would become boring boxes.
March 23, 2020

Multi use 3D software

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 11-50 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhinoceros 3D is well suited for interior design, architecture, product design, shoe design, packaging design, jewelry design, and graphic design.
March 20, 2020

Rhinoceros 3D to bring concepts to a reality

Verified User
Professional in Professional Services
Architecture & Planning Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhinoceros 3D is an excellent tool for designers to conceptualize and study different design options quickly. Whether it's a large building in a city block or a small structure, Rhinoceros 3D is an excellent way to transform hand sketches into 3D visualizations. Rhinoceros 3D is excellent for concepts, but sometimes its lack of precision modeling makes it challenging to get accurate and precise forms like you would get in CAD or Revit. It is most appropriate in the design phase and less appropriate in the construction phase of architecture and interior design.
February 27, 2020

The best 3D modeler for architects

Verified User
Professional in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhino is a fantastic 3D modeler - intuitive and easy to use, but robust enough to be relied upon in a business setting. Rhino is best suited for complex geometry modeling tasks - such as double-curvature or parametrically-variable arrays. While Rhino (and Grasshopper) can be used for documentation of such complex designs, the method of documentation will often need to be designed from scratch along with the geometry, and so it may not be the most efficient tool for documentation in a professional architects' office.
January 16, 2020

Great for 3D

Verified User
Employee in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I think Rhinoceros is well-suited in the earlier stages of design as a conceptual design phase tool, but less appropriate when one needs to get more specific and detailed. It is definitely not a good idea to use for construction drawings. I think it is a good tool to use in school, for architectural design competitions, and in the early stages of design when you are trying to get ideas across to clients.
March 01, 2019

Rhino3D, the best value in surface modeling

Bob Householder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bob Householder
Director of Engineering
Zemax, LLC (Design, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Rhino3D is very well suited for precision generative and surface based modeling tasks. The genius of McNeil was to make the 3DM an open standard with an accessible plug-in and scripting interface. The third-party tools are the best with Rhino3D. Be sure to check out Grasshopper. This is fun to use and very functional to create geometry.
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