Compare 3ds Max Design and Chief Architect Interiors

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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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Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors
Star Rating
(10)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% 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, with a score of 8.7, which reviewers mention provides high-quality visual outputs, making it ideal for detailed architectural visualizations.
  • Reviewers mention that Chief Architect Interiors shines in its template library, scoring 8.0, which users say offers a wide variety of pre-designed layouts that streamline the design process for interior projects.
  • G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design has superior sculpting features, scoring 8.1, with users noting the flexibility and precision it offers for creating intricate designs, while Chief Architect Interiors scores lower in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that the ease of use for Chief Architect Interiors is better, with a score of 7.1 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.7, indicating that it may be more accessible for beginners in interior design.
  • Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design's animation capabilities are impressive, scoring 8.2, which users say allows for dynamic presentations, whereas Chief Architect Interiors does not focus heavily on animation features.
  • Users say that while both products have solid support, 3ds Max Design's quality of support is rated higher at 7.6, with reviewers noting quicker response times and more comprehensive resources compared to Chief Architect Interiors' 7.2 rating.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
3ds Max Design
Quarterly
$460
per quarter
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Chief Architect Interiors
No pricing available
Free Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Chief Architect Interiors
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
8.6
7
Ease of Use
6.7
260
7.1
7
Ease of Setup
6.5
33
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.0
28
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.6
228
7.2
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
30
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
257
7.1
8
Features by Category
8.0
667
7.6
20
Design
8.1
60
Not enough data
7.9
61
7.0
5
7.6
62
7.3
5
6.8
54
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
Move
8.2
62
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.1
65
8.0
5
Store & Manage
7.9
56
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
7.6
59
8.0
5
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors
3ds Max Design and Chief Architect Interiors are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design is categorized as Animation, 3D Rendering, VR Visualization, and VR Game Engine
Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors has no unique categories
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%
Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
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%
Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors
Design
30.0%
Construction
20.0%
Architecture & Planning
20.0%
Real Estate
10.0%
Public Policy
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KS
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
G
Verified User in Design

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

Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LZ
Linda Z.
Verified User in Real Estate

Such an easy tool to use! I didn't take me long at all to learn. I used to hand draw all the interiors, now the templates available and customizations are super time- saving It's very precise too.

Most Helpful Critical Review
LD
Leandro D.
Verified User in Public Policy

It feels like I am not walking through the project. With its library of objects and materials finding the poor furniture and finishes for my designs is obstructive. Chief Architect Interiors has its merits there are an aspects I find difficult. The software...

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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
Chief Architect Interiors
Chief Architect Interiors Discussions
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