Corona Renderer
Chaos renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D with a 30-day full-feature trial
Quick Overview
| Company | Chaos Software GmbH (customers outside the USA) |
|---|---|
| Category | 3D Modeling and Rendering Software |
| Headquarters | Karlsruhe, Germany, Czech Republic |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Rendering inside 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, 30-day trial, named and floating licences |
| Pricing | Plans with monthly and annual billing; figures not clear in page text, see chaos.com/corona |
| Best For | Archviz artists working in 3ds Max or Cinema 4D |
| Replaces | Maya and 3ds Max renderers |
Detailed Review
Corona is described by Chaos as a renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D aimed at archviz artists. A 30-day free trial gives the full feature set, training resources and support.
Corona is sold under the same Chaos EULA as V-Ray, so customers outside the USA contract with Chaos Software GmbH in Germany.
Plans
The pricing section offers Corona Solo (a named, dedicated license), Corona Premium and Corona Collection (floating team licenses) with monthly or annual billing. The price figures in the page text are formatted unclearly, so quote them from the live page.
Terms
Prices exclude taxes and may change at Chaos' discretion. Subscriptions renew automatically, the products are for professional use only, and using AI credits voids the 14-day money-back guarantee.
Host applications
Only 3ds Max and Cinema 4D are listed, so users of other tools need V-Ray or a built-in renderer.
Limitations to Consider
Corona supports only two host applications, is a renderer rather than a modeller, and its prices were not unambiguous in the checked text. Professional use only.
Who Should Use Corona Renderer
Archviz artists in 3ds Max or Cinema 4D who accept a Chaos subscription.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 30-day full-feature trial
- Named and floating licence options
- Same Chaos entity as V-Ray
- Training and support in trial
- Cinema 4D support
Cons
- Only two host applications
- Renders only
- Price text unclear
- Professional use only
Alternatives to Corona Renderer
Other European 3d modeling and rendering software worth comparing before you decide:
Blender
Netherlands · Free open source 3D suite for modelling, sculpting, animation and rendering
Cinema 4D
Germany · Motion graphics and 3D suite from Maxon, with Redshift rendering
V-Ray
Germany · Production renderer that plugs into CAD and DCC software
Shapr3D
United Kingdom · Direct 3D modelling for desktop and iPad with a free plan
See all European 3d modeling and rendering software or compare them directly against Maya and 3ds Max renderers on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chaos page lists 3ds Max and Cinema 4D.
Yes, 30 days with the full feature set.
No, it renders scenes built elsewhere.