--- description: Learn how Cinema 4D can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Cinema 4D Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Vector Graphics Software](/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) > [Cinema 4D](/software/2036947/cinema-4d) # Cinema 4D Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2036947/cinema-4d Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2036947/cinema-4d?page=2) > Cinema 4D is a 3D software package developed by Maxon Computer GmbH which is designed to enable beginners and professionals to create 3D textures, computer graphics and animations, at high resolutions. It should simplify graphics workflow. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 71 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 71 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Maxon Computer ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$149,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Cinema 4D offers a 14-day free trial for new users, after which the software is available at $999/year. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: French, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Germany ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Modeling - 3D Objects - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Animations & Transitions - Building Information Model - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Digital Asset Management - Drag & Drop - Image Editing - Image Tracing - Media Import - Rendering - Search - Storage Management - Templates - Video Content ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Illustrator ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support ## Category - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) ## Related Categories - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3780/animation/software) - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3870/3d-rendering/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Currently no pricing options suitable for small businesses, hobbyists, or students not attending an affiliated school. ----- ### "Cinema 4D: A high quality renderer" — 5.0/5 > **Micalen** | *07 January 2024* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cinema 4D is a very powerful animator, modeler and renderer. It offers a large library of templates, models and pre-made animations that can just be dropped onto a rig. It has a simple to understand UI. > > **Cons**: The price is it's biggest con as it is rather expensive making it a bad choice for budget creators. > > Cinema 4D is a high quality render and very fast. workflow is faster making use of the software's tools and features. It is a really powerful and useful tool for creators. ----- ### "The 3D modeling and rendering software." — 3.0/5 > **Souleymane** | *26 August 2023* | Mining & Metals | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most is the dynamic simulation functionality, which includes built-in modules to simulate physical phenomena such as collisions, fluids, fabrics, etc. I also appreciate the rendering capability to create realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. > > **Cons**: What I don't like is the fact that it is integrated with other software. While it does facilitate and diversify the creative process, I believe it should have stayed within its own ecosystem. > > I have extensively used Cinema 4D in my design and animation work, even if it was for a short period of time. It is a fantastic tool for bringing your 3D ideas to life. ----- ### "Tried the Lite version with after effects... Fell in love since then" — 4.0/5 > **Francisco** | *21 September 2021* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 3D is hard to learn, if you want to make your life easier you should be good at math, otherwise you're going to struggle a little bit. Saying that, Cinema 4D does make it easier, is the easiest to learn than other 3d modeling programs we've tried. > > **Cons**: So far nothing, I really like they add a lite version for those who use after effects, that brought me here. > > I'm a very creative person and I had some preparation in Real engine, so I was very pleased you can program a process line with different choices and behaviors, including dynamics. Also, my expertise is motion graphics, I used after effects since the beginning, now with cinema 4D and its integration, along with the red giant library included in the suscription, I feel I can do everything. ----- ### "It has grown feature rich and versatile but could improve on the basics" — 4.0/5 > **Johan** | *24 June 2023* | Animation | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's rewarding to use and has evolved a lot over the years and is now packed with a lot of nice and usefull features. > > **Cons**: I think the new UI design is harder to distinguish. Icons are now too similar in style and color and not so intuitively marked as active/inactive etc. > > Overall I think it's a great software. It has allowed me to realise the visuals and animations that I needed for many jobs and continues to be a key tool in my everyday workflow. I wish the integration and optimisation with Mac Silicon could be stronger to better utilise the hardware. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2036947/cinema-4d?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2036947/cinema-4d) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data