Daz Studio

Pros

One thing that really works well in Daz Studio is being able to set up multiple 3D models in a single scene and pose them however you want. On top of that we can add different props and clothing to help build out the composition before exporting which makes the whole creative process feel much more flexible.

Cons

The one thing I'd still love to see is a plugin for this program that works with tools like Adobe Photoshop. PixelSquid offers something like that and it can really help speed up the workflow.

Pros

Compared with all the 3D programs I've used, this one has been the most simplest to learn. Also there are lots of tutorials available so it doesn't take long to get comfortable with it and the built-in lessons are especially well made and simple to follow. It also includes a large collection of human models, props, clothing and scenes to work with. The weekly freebies are a nice bonus too. On top of that, the site has a store filled with products from hundreds of artists and most of the prices feel reasonable. I've been using the website weekly since around 2009 and the software for about just as long and I've been very happy with what I've bought. It seems to keep great standards for the artists it allows on the platform so I've run into very few issues. And when something did come up, the tech support was excellent and left me satisfied. The forums are active too and the community is helpful.

Cons

A lot of the extra functionality does depend on buying additional content but to me that's only a small downside.

Pros

One of the best parts of Daz Studio is being able to create illustrations you'd never find on stock photo websites and it does not require strong drawing skills to get started. Plus it produces very colorful, high-quality images that look really impressive.

Cons

That said it definitely comes with a steep learning curve. It can also get expensive if you want to buy enough add-ons to build a wider variety of graphics.