Paul Babb, Head of Worldwide Marketing for Maxon, understands this could be a sore point for these recent new customers and says Maxon “will certainly deal with those recent customers on an individual basis” in order to make things right. Changes in business models and prices for software is always possible and part of doing business and one always has a chance for a mis-timed purchase.

However, they will have spent over $4,300 USD compared to the subscription model where the cost would be under $1,500 for two years of current software versions. Users who purchased it with an MSA will receive the upgrade to R21. This is a sensible move and something likely learned from the missteps of Adobe’s initial Creative Cloud rollout.Ĭustomers who recently purchased the Studio version of R20 may be a bit upset as to the timing of their purchase. At this point in time, Maxon is still providing the ability to purchase a perpetual license for those that are concerned that they might lose access to the software some day. For new users of Cinema 4D, the entry costs are significantly lower (you could use the term “ridiculously lower” for the Studio version) than what they have been in the past. A monthly rental bundle (with no long term commitment) will also be available for $116.99/month or €104.99/month.Īll in all, this pricing change is a big win for users, especially those that upgrade every year.

Maxon will also be offering a bundle of Cinema 4D and Redshift for $81.99/month or €69.99/month with an annual commitment.

The MSA for C4D Studio was previously $725/yr or an upgrade cost of $995. A monthly rental (with no long term commitment) will also be available for $94.99/month or €84.99/monthĪ perpetual license will still be available for $3,495 or €2,900 with no more MSA (Maxon Service Agreement) and owners will have the ability to purchase upgrades. The new single version called Cinema 4D Release 21 will be $59.99/month or €49.99/month with an annual commitment. It comes with simplified purchasing, installation, and licensing of the product. Maxon calls it their “3D for the Whole World” initiative, which aims to have the full capabilities of the Studio version accessible to more artists.

It’s a bold move that that is good for customers. Say goodbye to Body Paint as well as the Prime, Broadcast, Visualize, and Studio versions there is now simply one version of Cinema 4D with the full feature set of what was previously called Studio. At SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles today, Maxon announced details about their new Cinema 4D Release 21 as well as new, less expensive subscription pricing model and a vastly simplified product line.

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