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Robert McNeel & Associates' NURBS 3D modeler, sold as a perpetual licence for Windows and Mac.

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About Rhino

Rhino, or Rhinoceros, is a precise freeform NURBS modeler used by industrial designers, architects, jewellers, marine designers and product engineers. It can model curves, surfaces and solids of almost any shape with accuracy suitable for manufacturing, and reads and writes a long list of file formats, which makes it a common bridge between other tools. Grasshopper, the visual programming environment built into Rhino, is widely used for parametric and computational design, especially in architecture, and thousands of plug-ins add rendering, analysis and fabrication tools. Rhino is not a history-based parametric CAD system like SolidWorks, and its animation and rendering are basic without plug-ins. McNeel sells it as a perpetual licence with no maintenance fees, a single licence covering Windows and Mac, discounted upgrades and education pricing, plus a free 90-day evaluation.

Best for: Designers and architects who need precise freeform surfaces and parametric scripting.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Perpetual licence with no maintenance fees
  • Grasshopper visual programming included
  • Reads and writes a very wide range of formats

Why people leave

  • No feature-history parametric modeling like SolidWorks
  • Rendering and animation need plug-ins
  • Upfront cost is high for hobbyists

Top Rhino alternatives

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  1. 1Blender logo
    Blender

    Free polygon-based modeling and rendering when NURBS precision isn't needed.

    68.6
  2. 2Plasticity logo
    Plasticity

    Cheaper NURBS modeler with a modern, artist-friendly workflow.

    66.5
  3. 3Mo
    Moment of Inspiration (MoI)

    Simpler NURBS modeler from Rhino's original developer, much cheaper.

    62.6
  4. 4SOLIDWORKS logo
    SOLIDWORKS

    History-based parametric CAD for engineering parts and assemblies.

    59.6
  5. 5SketchUp logo
    SketchUp

    Faster, simpler modeling for architectural massing and interiors.

    55.3

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Rhino: common questions

Is Rhino free?

No, Rhino is a paid product. Commercial price: US$995 (Rhino 8, single user) (checked on Rhino's own site).

Is Rhino open source?

No, Rhino is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Blender.

What platforms does Rhino run on?

Rhino is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Rhino?

The highest-ranked Rhino alternatives right now are Blender, Plasticity and Moment of Inspiration (MoI). See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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