You can render a 3D model with modifiers without Cinema 4D using alternative software like Blender, Maya, or Houdini—all support modifier workflows and built-in renderers.
These tools let you apply modifiers (e.g., subdivision, boolean) similarly to Cinema 4D, then use their integrated engines (such as Blender’s Cycles/Eevee or Maya’s Arnold) for final renders.
For beginners, Blender is ideal—it’s free, has a large community, and offers beginner-friendly tutorials for modifier-based rendering.