Is the modo eval software the “same” as the real modo?
Yes, the eval version of modo has the exact same feature set and is the same software as the fully licensed version of modo. The only difference is that the eval software has a license that is timed to expire 30 days after the download. The eval version of modo also brings up the modo Exploration panel by default, while modo with a permanent license will only trigger the modo Exploration panel if you select it from the File menu.