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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
(280)
4.3 out of 5
3ds Max Design
By Autodesk
Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
At a Glance
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(280)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
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Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its advanced lighting and shading features, achieving a score of 9.6, while Blender, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0 in the same category.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender offers a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 9.1 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.4, making it a better choice for beginners looking to dive into 3D modeling.
  • G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design has superior audio mixing capabilities, scoring 6.3, but Blender outshines it in text animation with a score of 8.5, indicating a more robust feature set for animators.
  • Users on G2 note that Blender's brush variety for sculpting is rated at 7.9, which is higher than 3ds Max Design's 6.7, suggesting that Blender provides more options for artists looking to create detailed models.
  • Reviewers say that 3ds Max Design has a more extensive library of materials, scoring 8.5, which is beneficial for users who require a wide range of textures and finishes for their projects, while Blender's library is slightly lower at 8.3.
  • Users report that both software products have strong integration capabilities, but Blender's overall score of 8.9 in integrated 3D modeling is higher than 3ds Max Design's 8.2, indicating a more seamless workflow for users who rely on multiple tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
3ds Max Design
Quarterly
$460
per quarter
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Blender
No pricing available
Free Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Blender
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
9.0
248
Ease of Use
6.7
260
7.1
250
Ease of Setup
6.5
33
9.1
17
Ease of Admin
7.0
28
8.6
13
Quality of Support
7.6
228
8.5
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
30
9.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
257
9.2
245
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.0
667
8.4
1,320
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
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
177
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
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
212
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
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.3
53
Editing
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video EffectsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.7
72
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Project Management
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Blender
Blender
3ds Max Design and Blender are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design is categorized as VR Visualization and VR Game Engine
Blender
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.0%
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Reviewers' Industry
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Architecture & Planning
26.9%
Design
16.4%
Animation
6.5%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
3.6%
Other
41.5%
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matthew M.
MM
Matthew M.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

The fact that you can bring in models from many different software platforms makes 3ds a very nice tool to work with. The rendering abilities are amazing, and I have been able to impress many clients with its abilities. I have also been able to use this...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design

every option is like secret and modelling is really hard i am beginner so it is hard for me.

Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
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
Charles M.
CM
Charles M.
Verified User in Automotive

It is in constant evolution and still needs to be a complete tool to apply in major industries as a primary design software, it is still of complementary use, it seems to me that some modeling tools work correctly only when you use a graphic drawing...

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Blender
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Discussions
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design 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
Ofonime W.
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
Richard T.
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
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Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
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
Vlad K.
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
How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
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