Architecture & Real Estate

Rhino

Rhino is a versatile 3D modeling software for design, analysis, and manufacturing across multiple industries.

Overview

Rhino creates, edits, analyzes, and renders 3D models using NURBS, SubD, point clouds, and meshes with no complexity limits beyond hardware. It supports Windows and macOS with tools for architecture, engineering, jewelry, and more.

Updated Oct 26, 2026

10 things

What Rhino has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

A toolkit that lets developers build on the product using their preferred programming language.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 10 Architecture & Real Estate tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 8 Architecture & Real Estate tools with phone support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 11 Architecture & Real Estate tools with a free trial.
A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes. One of 5 Architecture & Real Estate tools with commercial use rights.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 9 Architecture & Real Estate tools with community.
A place where users find add-ons, plugins or templates others made for the product. One of 4 Architecture & Real Estate tools with marketplace.

9 features

Key Features

Visual programming
Grasshopper is a visual programming environment tightly integrated with Rhino’s 3D modeling tools.
3D modeling
Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids, subdivision geometry (SubD) , point clouds, and polygon meshes.
Mesh repair
Read and repair meshes and extremely challenging IGES files.
Mac interface
Rhino for Mac takes advantage of macOS user interface conventions.
Watertight meshing
Create a watertight mesh around any geometry, ideal for 3D printing.
Early access builds
Rhino owners can download and test Work-In-Progress versions of Rhino in-development (Rhino WIP access) .
2D drafting
Our goal for Rhino was to make it easier to create 2D drawings and illustrations for every discipline in every notation system and visual style used worldwide.
Quad remeshing
QuadRemesh : Quickly create a quad mesh from existing surfaces, solids, meshes, or SubDs—ideal for rendering, animation, CFD, FEA, and reverse engineering.
Point cloud support
Rhino’s 64-bit support and enhanced support for graphic co‑processors have made working with these large point clouds possible.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a wide range of 3D modeling types including NURBS, SubD, and meshes.
Cross-platform with native macOS support and performance optimizations.
Includes a visual programming environment (Grasshopper) for parametric and generative design.
Perpetual licensing with no maintenance fees and included support.
Extensive ecosystem with over 1500 add-ons and active community resources.

Cons

Pricing may be high for individual users compared to some competitors.
Steep learning curve for beginners due to advanced features and capabilities.
No free tier beyond a 90-day trial evaluation period.
Some advanced features like animation require additional plugins (e.g., Bongo).
License upgrades require purchase and evaluation versions are not upgradable.

As of October 2026

Pricing

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$195
one-time

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10 things

What Rhino has

Apps

Windows
macOS

For developers

A toolkit that lets developers build on the product using their preferred programming language.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 10 Architecture & Real Estate tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 8 Architecture & Real Estate tools with phone support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 11 Architecture & Real Estate tools with a free trial.
A license that allows you to use the tool for commercial or business purposes. One of 5 Architecture & Real Estate tools with commercial use rights.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 9 Architecture & Real Estate tools with community.
A place where users find add-ons, plugins or templates others made for the product. One of 4 Architecture & Real Estate tools with marketplace.

9 features

Key Features

Visual programming
Grasshopper is a visual programming environment tightly integrated with Rhino’s 3D modeling tools.
3D modeling
Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids, subdivision geometry (SubD) , point clouds, and polygon meshes.
Mesh repair
Read and repair meshes and extremely challenging IGES files.
Mac interface
Rhino for Mac takes advantage of macOS user interface conventions.
Watertight meshing
Create a watertight mesh around any geometry, ideal for 3D printing.
Early access builds
Rhino owners can download and test Work-In-Progress versions of Rhino in-development (Rhino WIP access) .
2D drafting
Our goal for Rhino was to make it easier to create 2D drawings and illustrations for every discipline in every notation system and visual style used worldwide.
Quad remeshing
QuadRemesh : Quickly create a quad mesh from existing surfaces, solids, meshes, or SubDs—ideal for rendering, animation, CFD, FEA, and reverse engineering.
Point cloud support
Rhino’s 64-bit support and enhanced support for graphic co‑processors have made working with these large point clouds possible.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a wide range of 3D modeling types including NURBS, SubD, and meshes.
Cross-platform with native macOS support and performance optimizations.
Includes a visual programming environment (Grasshopper) for parametric and generative design.
Perpetual licensing with no maintenance fees and included support.
Extensive ecosystem with over 1500 add-ons and active community resources.

Cons

Pricing may be high for individual users compared to some competitors.
Steep learning curve for beginners due to advanced features and capabilities.
No free tier beyond a 90-day trial evaluation period.
Some advanced features like animation require additional plugins (e.g., Bongo).
License upgrades require purchase and evaluation versions are not upgradable.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Student
$195
one-time

You?

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Rhino

Overview

What Rhino has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Visual programming

3D modeling

Mesh repair

Mac interface

Watertight meshing

Early access builds

2D drafting

Quad remeshing

Point cloud support

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Rhino pricing plans

Student

Be the first to rate Rhino

Frequently Asked Questions

What Rhino has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Visual programming

3D modeling

Mesh repair

Mac interface

Watertight meshing

Early access builds

2D drafting

Quad remeshing

Point cloud support

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Rhino pricing plans

Student

Be the first to rate Rhino

Frequently Asked Questions

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