Chaos Corona
CPU path-tracing renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D with physical defaults that minimize per-project tuning for high-quality architectural stills.
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3.0 /5 composite score
C1 4/5 reflects published Solo pricing at about $395 per year, C2 3/5 reflects MAXScript and Cinema 4D scripting without a public API, and C5 2/5 reflects a host-app footprint centered on 3ds Max and Cinema 4D.
Solid
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | Subscription, from $395 Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 3/5 | API: none |
| Ease of adoption | 2/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 6 file formats |
| Interoperability | 2/5 | 4 integrations |
Pricing
ModelSubscription
Entry price$395
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How we verified this: we checked Chaos Corona against its live site and an independent source — cgchannel.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-18.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| .vrscene | unknown | unknown |
| .exr | unknown | unknown |
| .png | unknown | unknown |
| .jpg | unknown | unknown |
| .tiff | unknown | unknown |
| .hdr | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
3ds Max (native) Cinema 4D (native) Chaos Vantage (export) Enscape (vrscene import)
Sources
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