René Schneider (1913–1970) was the commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army from 1969 until his assassination in 1970.

René Schneider may also refer to: René Schneider (German footballer) (born 1973), German footballer René Schneider (Luxembourgian footballer) (born 1938), Luxembourgish footballer René Schneider (Swiss footballer) (1936–2011), Swiss footballer