Compare 3ds Max Design and Blender 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
No pricing available
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(280)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
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Star Rating
(298)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with textures and lighting, achieving a score of 9.6, while Blender, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0 in these areas.
- Reviewers mention that Blender offers superior ease of setup with a score of 9.1 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.4, making it a more accessible option for beginners.
- G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design has a robust library of materials, scoring 8.5, but Blender outshines it with a score of 8.6 in sculpting and brush variety, indicating a more versatile toolset for artists.
- Users on G2 note that 3ds Max Design has a higher score in audio mixing at 6.3, but Blender's overall editing capabilities, including text animation and overlays, are rated higher, showcasing its strength in post-production.
- Reviewers say that while both products have strong file support, 3ds Max Design leads with a score of 9.4 for OBJ compatibility, which is crucial for users needing to import/export various file formats seamlessly.
- Users report that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 6.5, indicating a growing focus on AI integration, while 3ds Max Design lacks comparable features, making Blender a more future-proof choice for tech-savvy users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Blender
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
9.0
249
Ease of Use
6.7
260
7.2
251
Ease of Setup
6.5
33
9.2
18
Ease of Admin
7.0
28
8.6
13
Quality of Support
7.6
228
8.5
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
30
9.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
257
9.2
246
Features by Category
Design
8.1
60
8.6
122
7.9
61
8.3
121
7.6
62
8.2
115
6.8
54
7.9
114
8.2
63
8.5
121
Move
8.2
62
8.7
123
8.7
67
9.0
127
9.1
65
8.8
128
Store & Manage
7.9
56
8.6
114
8.2
58
8.3
123
7.6
59
7.8
112
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
File Support
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
File Editing
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Software Type
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Library
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Rendering
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Editing
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Blender are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
26.9%
Design
16.4%
Animation
6.5%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
3.6%
Other
41.5%
Animation
11.6%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Other
56.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
3ds Max Design
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kyryl S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The program has a huge potential. We can make with it almost everything from still images to live videos. It easy to find tutorials online, especially official, that are most useful. It is always updating, and team is moving in correct dirrection, there...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
every option is like secret and modelling is really hard i am beginner so it is hard for me.
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Online Media
The tools and interface are confusing (I was trained on Maya)
Kyryl S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The program has a huge potential. We can make with it almost everything from still images to live videos. It easy to find tutorials online, especially official, that are most useful. It is always updating, and team is moving in correct dirrection, there...
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Verified User in Design
every option is like secret and modelling is really hard i am beginner so it is hard for me.
Verified User in Online Media
The tools and interface are confusing (I was trained on Maya)
Discussions
I need a 3d max exterior design
2 comments
MG
This tutorial succinctly summarizes the most effective way to convert an image to a 3d object in 3ds Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtkvRFMVsdsRead more
Is 3ds max free?
2 comments
OW
Not really, its for commercial use. However, there are licenses tailored for educational use too (students and academicians)Read more
Quando implementerete TyFLow definitavmente?
1 comment
RT
It is still in beta. Unless Autodesk is able to buy out Tyson Ibele and TyFlow then it will always be a plugin you have to purchase (unless he makes it open...Read more
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
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