Pidgeon Render Farm is an innovative, peer-to-peer render farm software that empowers you to harness the computational power of multiple devices, such as your MacBook, desktop, and laptop, to render a single Blender project. This software operates on a local network, eliminating the need for an internet connection and third-party servers.
- Free and Open Source: Pidgeon Render Farm is open source, making it accessible to all - you can confirm the security and quality of Pidgeon Render Farm on your own.
- Customizability: Pidgeon Render Farm is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the software to your specific needs.
- Integration: It integrates seamlessly with other addons by PidgeonTools, enhancing its functionality.
- Security: The peer-to-peer nature of the software ensures your data stays secure and only on your devices.
- Support: Free support is available to help you navigate any challenges.
- Compatibility: The software supports many operating systems, including modern Windows (10 and above), Linux, and MacOS.
By choosing Pidgeon Render Farm, you're choosing a solution that's secure, customizable, and supportive of your local render farm needs.
- RAM: <50 MB RAM + RAM for Blender
- Storage: ~60 MB (for Client and Master each) + storage for projects
- Network: No internet connection required, just a local network
Modern Windows (10 and above) and Linux are actively supported. MacOS binaries are not aviable, as we want to ensure that you receive a tested product. You can still obtain the bins by asking on our Discord server
- ⏱️Support for software other than Blender
- ❗ Support for Multiple Blender versions
- ❗ Rework render engine system
- Support for custom Blender builds (e.g. E-Cycles)
- ❗ Support for custom render engines (e.g. Radeon Pro Render)
- Support for non-animation projects
- ❗ Master handling multiple connections
- Bandwidth saving mode (Batches)
- Automatically detect render engine
- 💡 Automatic Blender download
- GUI (Super Render Farm)
❗ = important
💡 = just a rough idea
⏱️ = halted
Do you have questions or encounter any problems? Contact us on Discord!
-> You help testing by using the render farm and filling out this form, creating an issue on GitHub or by contacting us on Discord!
You may noticed that the installation guide, the FAQ and Troubleshooting are missing. The installation guide moved here, Troubleshooting moved here and the FAQ moved here
You may have to configure your firewall. See troubleshooting section for more details.
We prepared this page to get you started. Have a look!