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Raylectron

Freemium#40 of 46 in 3D Rendering Software

Raylectron: A low-cost Windows renderer with path tracing, animation, and SketchUp integration. Ranked #40 of 46 in 3D Rendering Software by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for sketchUp users wanting a low-cost standalone renderer.

5.3/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    SketchUp users wanting a low-cost standalone renderer
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $99.95 one-time
  • GPU rendering
    Yes
  • Founded
    1993
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • CPU and GPU path-tracing options with unlimited paid resolution
    • Standalone rendering plus SketchUp integration and OBJ loading
    • Animation scripting, batch rendering, and scene management tools

  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only availability limits cross-platform use
    • The free version is limited to 1024×768 resolution
    • SketchUp support depends on the version selected

Our verdict on Raylectron

Raylectron is a Windows 3D rendering application for users who want photorealistic output from SketchUp models or standalone scenes. It combines CPU and GPU path tracing with material editing, lighting, post-processing, scene and camera management, assets, HDRI environments, atmospheric effects, procedural scenery, and OBJ model loading. SketchUp users can render within an integrated workflow, while standalone users can work with supported scene content outside SketchUp. Its feature set suits architectural visualization, product scenes, and animated presentations that need more than still-image rendering.

Pricing is straightforward: Raylectron v5 CPU & GPU costs $99.95 USD as a one-time purchase. The paid license includes unlimited rendering resolution and free lifetime updates and upgrades. A free version is available indefinitely, but its output is limited to 1024×768. The buy page lists support for SketchUp 2013–2024, so buyers should match the license and their SketchUp version before committing. For users who need a focused renderer without recurring software payments, the lifetime license is the clearest part of Raylectron’s offer.

Raylectron’s strongest distinction is the combination of rendering depth and scene-production tools in a relatively narrow SketchUp-oriented package. Animation scripting, video rendering, batch rendering, environmental effects, and procedural scenery extend it beyond basic still rendering. The trade-off is platform scope: it runs on Windows, and SketchUp is its listed integration. Choose Raylectron if you want CPU/GPU path tracing, animation, and standalone rendering at a one-time price. Choose another option if cross-platform access or a broader integration ecosystem matters more than SketchUp compatibility.

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Raylectron pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Raylectron fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from$99.95 one-time
Rendering modePath_tracing
GPU renderingYes
Cloud renderingNot verified
Animation renderingYes
DenoisingNot verified
Supported platformsWindows
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
SupportCommunity
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: SketchUp
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteraylectron.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Raylectron integrations

Raylectron lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • SketchUp

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