Looking for a Zync
Render Alternative?
GridMarkets offers a feature, performance and security comparable service to Zync. Our artists and engineers will also provide any assistance needed to transition from Zync to GridMarkets (see the "Schedule a Virtual Coffee" button below).


Reuse files that you have uploaded; no need to upload unchanged files on subsequent submissions.

With our transcode node, compile frames into a video file on our servers.

Envoy securely auto downloads your frames as they complete.

Use our 3D software plugins to select a machine count/config; then easily submit to GridMarkets directly from your 3D software interface.


Use our calculator to estimate costs. Use our subscription & weekly plans to reduce the cost of large projects.

Run your fav renderer using as many concurrently running nodes as needed . . . we provide the required licenses

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Supporting sims, dependencies and cloud caching (avoid moving large sim outputs)
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Educational licenses without watermarks
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Learn more HERE
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Our Pipeline

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Easily submit from the 3DS UI
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Learn more HERE

Download completed frames to a designated directory (e.g. local, S3, Dropbox, other).

Selected frames download automatically as they complete, no waiting.

Run your fav renderer using as many concurrently running nodes as needed, we provide the required licenses
Download completed frames to a designated directory (e.g. local, S3, Dropbox or other).
Main Features Compared
Category | Feature | GridMarkets | Zync |
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Pricing & Billing | Paypal/Stripe/Credit Cards Accepted | ✅ | ✅ |
Pricing & Billing | Student/Educational Program | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing & Billing | Subscription Plans | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing & Billing | Economy Plan w/ Reduced Pricing | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing & Billing | Low Credit Warning | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing & Billing | Realtime Balance Reporting | ✅ | ✅ |
Pricing & Billing | Loyal Customer Credit Extension | ✅ | ❌ |
Pricing & Billing | Submission Budgeting | ✅ | ❌ |
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Workflow | Relative Pathing | ✅ | ✅ |
Workflow | Absolute Pathing (Houdini) | ✅ | ✅ |
Workflow | *Absolute Pathing (non-Houdini) | coming | ✅ |
Workflow | Simulations | ✅ | ❌ |
Workflow | Unlimited Rendering Licenses | ✅ | ✅ |
Workflow | Chunking & Tiling | coming | ✅ |
Workflow | Latest Application/Renderer Versions Available | ✅ | ❌ |
Workflow | Houdini Dependencies | ✅ | ❌ |
Workflow | GPU & CPU Rendering | ✅ | ✅ |
Workflow | Built in plugins | ✅ | ✅ |
Workflow | multi-Terabyte Data Storage | ✅ | ✅ |
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Technical Support | Remote Desktop Support | ✅ | ❌ |
Technical Support | Private Slack Support for Studios and Schools | ✅ | ❌ |
Technical Support | Email Support | ✅ | ✅ |
Technical Support | Slack Support | ✅ | ❌ |
Technical Support | Managed Services | ✅ | ❌ |
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Portal | API | ✅ | ✅ |
Portal | Job Priorities | coming | ✅ |
Portal | Managed Plugin Installation | ✅ | ✅ |
(*) Please use relative file paths for non-Houdini submissions for now and contact us at Support@GridMarkets.com with any questions.
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Pricing
Learn more regarding our pricing plans and costs HERE.