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Render Monitor

by Jules Costille·Workflow

Images © Jules Costille. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Render Monitor earns a spot in the superhive library for a focused job: routing live Blender render updates into Discord so you can watch progress from anywhere and act on crashes remotely.

What is Render Monitor?

Render Monitor is a Blender add-on for keeping tabs on your 3D renders from anywhere. It delivers real-time updates on the status of your Blender projects and pushes both mobile and desktop notifications, so you stay informed without sitting at the machine. Core information covers live monitoring, a computer ID, the essential render details, and monitoring across multiple computers at once.

The add-on provides detailed render statistics you can use to spot bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your process, then make informed adjustments to speed up renders and improve overall performance. Paired with remote desktop software like TeamViewer, it also lets you restart renders after a crash without being physically present.

Setup runs through Discord: you configure a bot on any Discord server and connect the add-on using the bot's webhook to receive updates in your channel. Documentation and a step-by-step video guide cover installation. Render Monitor comes in Basic and Plus variants, with Plus optimized for monitoring multiple computers and a design that stands out from the standard Discord chat.

Who is Render Monitor best for?

Render Monitor is best for blender artists who want to track renders remotely and receive status notifications on mobile and desktop.

How much does Render Monitor cost?

Render Monitor is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Live monitoring of render status in real time
  • Computer ID for identifying machines
  • All the essential render information
  • Multiple computer monitoring
  • Mobile and desktop notifications
  • Discord bot webhook integration
  • Documentation and step-by-step video guide

Tags

#render monitoring#remote tracking#Discord#notifications#Blender#render statistics#multiple computer monitoring

Frequently asked questions

Does Render Monitor work with Blender 2.9 through 4.2?

Render Monitor lists compatibility with Blender 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.93, 2.92, 2.91, and 2.9, covering a long span of releases. The developer states it is compatible with all the latest versions of Blender. If you run a build outside this range, check the developer's page to confirm before installing so you know the add-on will function on your setup.

How does Render Monitor send updates to my phone?

Render Monitor works through Discord. You configure a bot on any Discord server and connect the add-on using the bot's webhook, which routes real-time updates and notifications into your Discord channel. From there you receive both mobile and desktop notifications on your render status. Setup is described as easy, and comprehensive documentation plus a step-by-step video guide are available to walk you through the installation process.

Is Render Monitor free to use?

Render Monitor is listed as free in this catalog and is released under the GPL license. The developer offers free updates and dedicated support, and actively collects reviews and ideas to keep improving the add-on. For current licensing terms, the Basic and Plus variants, and details on what each includes, check the developer's page directly, since availability and terms can change over time.

What's the difference between the Basic and Plus versions of Render Monitor?

Render Monitor comes in Basic and Plus variants. The Plus version is optimized for monitoring multiple computers and offers improved readability along with a design that stands out from the standard Discord chat, delivering a more polished, professional look and feel. Both variants provide the core remote monitoring through Discord. If you manage renders across several machines, the Plus version is the one built with that multi-computer workflow in mind.

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