Compare 3ds Max Design and formZ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (90.9% 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
(22)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in rendering capabilities, with a score of 8.7, while formZ follows closely with a score of 8.3. Reviewers mention that the rendering engine in 3ds Max Design produces high-quality visuals, making it a preferred choice for detailed architectural presentations.
- Reviewers mention that formZ offers superior ease of use with a score of 8.0 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.7. Users on G2 highlight that formZ's intuitive interface and straightforward tools make it more accessible for beginners in design.
- G2 users indicate that both products perform well in sculpting, scoring equally at 8.1. However, users report that 3ds Max Design's sculpting tools are more robust for complex models, while formZ is praised for its user-friendly sculpting features.
- Users say that formZ shines in drawing capabilities, achieving a score of 8.7, compared to 3ds Max Design's 7.6. Reviewers mention that formZ's drawing tools are more versatile, allowing for greater precision in design work.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design has a more extensive template library with a score of 7.6, but formZ outperforms in pipeline management with a score of 8.7. Users report that formZ's pipeline features streamline project workflows effectively.
- Users on G2 highlight that 3ds Max Design has a higher product direction score of 7.5, indicating a positive outlook for future updates, while formZ's score of 5.3 suggests some concerns among users regarding its development trajectory.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
formZ
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
formZ
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
8.0
15
Ease of Use
6.7
260
8.0
15
Ease of Setup
6.5
33
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.0
28
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.6
228
8.6
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
30
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
257
5.3
15
Features by Category
Design
8.1
60
8.1
8
7.9
61
8.5
9
7.6
62
8.7
10
6.8
54
8.1
6
8.2
63
8.3
8
Move
8.2
62
8.1
6
8.7
67
8.3
9
9.1
65
8.3
10
Store & Manage
7.9
56
8.7
9
8.2
58
8.8
8
7.6
59
8.6
7
Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and formZ are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design is categorized as VR Visualization and VR Game Engine
formZ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
formZ
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%
Architecture & Planning
63.6%
Design
18.2%
Construction
4.5%
Computer Software
4.5%
Automotive
4.5%
Other
4.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
3ds Max Design
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eric M.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
The strength of 3ds Max is it's modelling tools for architectural visualization, as well as other technical fields. It's integration with tools such as AutoCad, Inventor and other AutoCad products make it hard to beat as far as ability. Combine that with...
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.
formZ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sen Sei. W.
Verified User in Design
FormZ has made the design working process much more fun.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Interface is not user friendly and the program could be buggy
Eric M.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
The strength of 3ds Max is it's modelling tools for architectural visualization, as well as other technical fields. It's integration with tools such as AutoCad, Inventor and other AutoCad products make it hard to beat as far as ability. Combine that with...
Sen Sei. W.
Verified User in Design
FormZ has made the design working process much more fun.
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 Architecture & Planning
Interface is not user friendly and the program could be buggy
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
formZ has no discussions with answers
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