Blender Reviews

Blender

4.3 out of 5 stars
XSplit Broadcaster Reviews

XSplit Broadcaster

5.0 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 7 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 3.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

Description

Blender is an open-source 3D creation suite available for free, encompassing the entire 3D production process—covering modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, video editing, and even 2D animation. Its integrated Cycles engine is a powerful unbiased path-tracer that delivers breathtakingly realistic renders. The extensive modeling capabilities of Blender simplify the creation, transformation, and modification of models efficiently. VFX experts proclaim it to be “probably the best tracker in the market.” Additionally, Blender features robust camera and object tracking functionalities that allow users to import raw video, track it, create masks, and visualize camera movements in real time within the 3D environment, thus removing the need for frequent software switching. With its exceptional rigging and animation tools, Blender has gained popularity among filmmakers, leading to its use in various short films, commercials, television series, and feature-length movies. This versatility has made it an essential tool for artists and creators striving to bring their visions to life.

Description

Stream to services such as Twitch and YouTube and keep a local recording with XSplit Broadcaster. Its Windows desktop workspace lets creators combine a webcam, gameplay, screen capture, text, media and webpages, then switch scenes with transitions. Audio controls and virtual-camera output are also available. The Free plan is for personal use. Premium supports unlimited scenes, multistreaming, watermark-free output and commercial use. Monthly, annual and lifetime licenses are available. Compare the free and Premium plans on the official XSplit website.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Character Creator Yes 
Copernicus Computing Yes 
ForRender Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
Human Generator Yes 
Instant3D.ai Yes 
Kasm Workspaces Yes 
Mix It Up No 
Pixel Plow Yes 
Polargrid Yes 
Ranch Computing Yes 
Restream No 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Stable Diffusion Yes 
SummuS Render Yes 
Super Renders Farm Yes 
TURNA Yes 
YouCam No 
eyecad VR Yes 
iClone Yes 

Integrations

Character Creator No 
Copernicus Computing No 
ForRender No 
GridMarkets No 
Human Generator No 
Instant3D.ai No 
Kasm Workspaces No 
Mix It Up Yes 
Pixel Plow No 
Polargrid No 
Ranch Computing No 
Restream Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio No 
Stable Diffusion No 
SummuS Render No 
Super Renders Farm No 
TURNA No 
YouCam Yes 
eyecad VR No 
iClone No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$0 Free; Premium $14.99/month
Free plan: USD 0 for personal use.
Premium Monthly: USD 14.99 per month.
Premium Yearly: USD 59.99 per year.
Premium Lifetime: USD 199.99 one-time payment.
Premium includes commercial use. Feature and watermark limits differ between Free and Premium.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Blender Foundation

Founded

1994

Website

www.blender.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

SplitmediaLabs

Country

Hong Kong

Website

www.xsplit.com/broadcaster

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures No 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD No 
Mesh Analysis and Repair No 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation No 
Slicing No 

Animation

Collaboration Tools No 
Customizable Branding No 
Drag & Drop No 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing No 
Templates No 
Text Overlay No 
Text to Video No 
Voice-Over No 

Game Development

2D No 
3D Yes 
Analytics No 
Animation Yes 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

Video Editing

3D Video Editing No 
Audio Tools Yes 
Brand Overlay No 
Collaboration No 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing No 
Speed Adjustment Yes 
Split / Merge Yes 
Supports HD Resolution No 
Text Overlay No 
Video Capture No 
Video Stabilization No 

Product Features

Game Development

2D Yes 
3D Yes 
Analytics No 
Animation Yes 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising No 
Mobile Access Yes 
On-Demand Webcasting No 
Presentation Streaming Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Private Chat Yes 
Real-Time Chat Yes 
Record & Playback Ability Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Two-Way Audio & Video No 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Whiteboard No 

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising No 
Mobile Access Yes 
On-Demand Webcasting No 
Presentation Streaming Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Private Chat Yes 
Real-Time Chat Yes 
Record & Playback Ability Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Two-Way Audio & Video No 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Whiteboard No 

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