When comparing UVLayout vs RizomUV, the Slant community recommends UVLayout for most people. In the question“What is the best UV mapping software?” UVLayout is ranked 3rd while RizomUV is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose UVLayout is:
Easy unwrapping process, lots of tools to lay out the UVs exactly the way you want.
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Pros
Pro Easy and powerful
Easy unwrapping process, lots of tools to lay out the UVs exactly the way you want.
Pro Easy installation procedure
The installation is very easy, there's an executable file which when run, makes you answer the common installation questions and after that, it's up and running.
Pro Multiple platform
UVLayout is available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Pro The fastest and toughest unwrapping algorithm
It's capable of handling shells made by more than one million triangles.
Pro Super intuitive and easy to use
Pro Several powerful algorithms to cut meshes automatically
New options have been added with the RizomUV 2018 release in May 2018.
Pro Has FBX support
Pro Totally scriptable using LUA
Pro Tool tips everywhere
Fast easy and makes sense. Headus is dated, and requires too many clicking around and navigating a dated UI. However RizomUV in my opinion is the fastest and easiest to use. Best packing and cutting automation.
Cons
Con Outdated UI
UVLayout's user interface looks very outdated. With button styles resembling the Windows 98 style it is not very pleasing to the eye.