Compare Autodesk 3ds Max and D5 Render 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Per Month
Autodesk 3ds Max
Star Rating
(38)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk 3ds MaxD5 Render
Star Rating
(575)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Autodesk 3ds Max excels in its extensive library of objects and materials, with a score of 8.8 and 8.9 respectively, making it a strong choice for users needing a diverse range of assets for their projects.
- Reviewers mention that D5 Render outshines Autodesk 3ds Max in ease of use, with a score of 9.4 compared to 8.0, indicating that new users may find D5 Render more intuitive and accessible for quick project setups.
- G2 users highlight D5 Render's superior generative AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text-to-Image and AI Text-to-Video, scoring 8.2 and 8.0 respectively, which allows for innovative content creation that Autodesk 3ds Max does not match.
- Users on G2 report that Autodesk 3ds Max has a robust integration with 3D rendering tools, scoring 9.1, which is beneficial for professionals who require seamless workflows with other software, while D5 Render's integration capabilities are less emphasized.
- Reviewers say that D5 Render's rendering quality, particularly in atmospheric rendering, scores an impressive 8.8, providing users with stunning visual outputs that can enhance presentations and client pitches, whereas Autodesk 3ds Max's atmospheric rendering is rated lower.
- Users report that D5 Render's free entry-level price is a significant advantage for small businesses and freelancers, allowing them to access high-quality rendering tools without upfront costs, unlike Autodesk 3ds Max, which does not offer a free version.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk 3ds Max
No pricing availableD5 Render
Community version
Free
Per Month
The Community version of D5 Render is the common official version which is free to download and use. It contains all basic functions and some high-quality D5 assets.
- 4k Video Rendering, 16K Image Rendering, Panoramas.
- Unlimited amount of renders/projects.
- The best real-time rendering experience.
Free Trial
Autodesk 3ds Max
No trial information availableD5 Render
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
26
9.1
472
Ease of Use
7.9
28
9.5
493
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.5
227
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
39
Quality of Support
8.0
26
9.1
442
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
26
9.9
470
Features by Category
Library
Not enough data
8.8
439
Not enough data
8.9
441
Rendering
Not enough data
9.1
440
Not enough data
8.9
437
Not enough data
9.0
435
Not enough data
8.9
436
Not enough data
8.7
427
Not enough data
8.8
425
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
390
Not enough data
9.1
427
Generative AI
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk 3ds Max and D5 Render are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Autodesk 3ds Max has no unique categories
D5 Render is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk 3ds Max
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
D5 Render
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
35.1%
Design
8.1%
Construction
8.1%
Computer Games
8.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
35.1%
Architecture & Planning
82.6%
Design
4.8%
Construction
2.8%
Animation
1.4%
Civil Engineering
1.1%
Other
7.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk 3ds Max
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Retail
Verified User in Retail
Industry-grade! This was the first 3D modeling product I used. Even though 3Ds Max is far more complex than the competitors like Blender and Fusion, the end product makes it worth it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rashid S.
Verified User in Construction
Rendering time is much comparing other softwares
D5 Render
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shiduo N.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Coming from Lumion my transition to D5 was very pleasant as D5 greatly improves render quality over its competition, specially for interior rendering. I really like the GI method they implemented (which will greatly improve over the next updates), their...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
Verified User in Retail
Industry-grade! This was the first 3D modeling product I used. Even though 3Ds Max is far more complex than the competitors like Blender and Fusion, the end product makes it worth it.
Shiduo N.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Coming from Lumion my transition to D5 was very pleasant as D5 greatly improves render quality over its competition, specially for interior rendering. I really like the GI method they implemented (which will greatly improve over the next updates), their...
Rashid S.
Verified User in Construction
Rendering time is much comparing other softwares
Discussions
Is 3ds Max a rendering software?
2 comments
IA
Yes very good 3d model rendering I use it many time i like it very much.Read more
What is 3ds Max software used for?
1 comment
SR
In mechanical and it's related system integration applications,It is a animation software to get motion to the 3d modelling parts , components and assembly...Read more
How to invert surfaces
1 comment
GC
To invert a surface:
- Choose the surface you wish to invert using polygon selection.
- In the command panel, typically located on the right side of your...Read more
Is D5 render easy to use?
4 comments
KP
Yes...just a matter of importing your model and applying materials and lighting...all happening in real-time. Read more
Which software is best for realistic rendering?
4 comments
DC
for me is D5 Render but if you want Hype realism maybe you can try Vray or unreal engineRead more
VR
2 comments
DR
The link provided appears to be a URL to a forum post on the D5 Render website, specifically a thread about voting on which virtual reality devices users...Read more
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