# Mari, Cinema 4D, KeyShot vs 3ds Max Design Comparison | | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 136 | 181 | 280 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $1,299.00 Per Year | $460 per quarter | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Mari **Not enough data** ### Cinema 4D Pros: - Animation (3 reviews) - Animation Quality (3 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (2 reviews) - Performance Issues (2 reviews) ### KeyShot Pros: - Asset Management (1 reviews) - Assets (1 reviews) Cons: - Error Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Materials (1 reviews) ### 3ds Max Design Pros: - 3D Modeling (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (3 reviews) - High Hardware Requirements (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | 8.6 (167 reviews) | 8.5 (260 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 6.6 (260 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 6.8 (36 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 6.9 (27 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 7.6 (227 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (125 reviews) | 8.7 (167 reviews) | 7.4 (256 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Mari #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Cinema 4D #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### KeyShot #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: KeyShot Studio Subscription Price: $1,299.00 Per Year Description: KeyShot Studio Subscription brings all the advanced features you need to create incredible visuals. Why do professionals choose KeyShot? KeyShot is widely recognized as the industry-leading visualization solution for design and engineering professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the easiest, and most powerful when it comes to presenting concepts for design reviews, exploring digital prototypes, and creating final visuals for marketing and sales – all from your 3D data. KeyShot provides more features and capabilities on both Mac and PC, plus the • Easiest User Interface • Most Accurate Materials • Most Powerful Lighting • Fastest Rendering Speeds • Highest Quality Visuals • And KeyShot is the only one that offers: Key Features: - ★ Material & Lighting Presets and Creation - ★ AI Restyle, Background, and Imagine Modes - ★ Add Product and Studio Variations [Learn more about KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### 3ds Max Design #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Quarterly Price: $460 per quarter [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Asset Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Interface and Performance | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Asset Management | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Media Types | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | 8.2/10 | 35 | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | 8.1/10 | 75 | #### Design | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (63 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (63 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 7.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (65 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 6.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (57 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (66 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (69 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (60 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (62 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Painting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Brush Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Color** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Detail | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Sculpt** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Tessellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Texture ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Unwrap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **UV Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | 8.6/10 | 5 | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Materials** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Rendering | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shading** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Mari** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | | **KeyShot** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation) **Unique to Mari (1):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting) **Unique to Cinema 4D (3):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) **Unique to KeyShot (2):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management) **Unique to 3ds Max Design (4):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Mari | Cinema 4D | KeyShot | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 72.6% | 68.9% | 63.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 24.1% | | **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.4% | ### By Industry #### Mari - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 25.0% - **Media Production:** 16.7% - **Education Management:** 16.7% - **Animation:** 16.7% - **Retail:** 8.3% - **Design:** 8.3% - **Arts and Crafts:** 8.3% #### Cinema 4D - **Design:** 21.3% - **Animation:** 11.8% - **Graphic Design:** 10.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.8% - **Media Production:** 7.4% - **Entertainment:** 4.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.7% - **Broadcast Media:** 3.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9% - **Computer Games:** 2.9% - **Other:** 22.8% #### KeyShot - **Design:** 42.9% - **Higher Education:** 6.2% - **Automotive:** 5.6% - **Animation:** 3.4% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3% - **Graphic Design:** 2.3% - **Computer Software:** 2.3% - **Other:** 26.0% #### 3ds Max Design - **Architecture & Planning:** 26.5% - **Design:** 16.4% - **Animation:** 6.5% - **Computer Games:** 5.1% - **Graphic Design:** 4.4% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.9% - **Education Management:** 2.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5% - **Automotive:** 2.2% - **Computer Software:** 2.2% - **Other:** 28.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Mari - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Adobe Substance 3D Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-substance-3d-painter/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews) - [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - 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[Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Mari No discussions available for this product. ### Cinema 4D - Title: [how i use this app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31247-how-i-use-this-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "how i download this? " - Title: [LIGHT OF THE LORD](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31720-light-of-the-lord) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "MEDIA " ### KeyShot - Title: [What is KeyShot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-keyshot-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Keyshot is used for material application and rendering. it is best for product shots and photography. You can apply materials to the objects which are very..." - Title: [Can you model in KeyShot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-model-in-keyshot) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Not. We can upload the modeled part in keyshot." - Title: [How can I make more natural lights inside and out?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36469-how-can-i-make-more-natural-lights-inside-and-out) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Great question, Francisco. For interior lighting, use 'Interior' mode Lighting Preset (on the Project, Lighting tab). This is optimized for those inside..." - Title: [How can I remove the white spots like powder while rendering?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36321-how-can-i-remove-the-white-spots-like-powder-while-rendering) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think you are referring to fireflies. the latest keyshot i.e. keyshot 10 has the feature to remove fireflies. " ### 3ds Max Design - Title: [Is 3ds max free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-3ds-max-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "No one can try it in trail period but it's not free" - Title: [What is 3ds Max Design used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-design-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "<p>3ds Max Design is mainly used for creating high-quality 3D models and realistic visualizations, especially in architecture and interior design. Designers..." - Title: [What is the difference between 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-3ds-max-and-3ds-max-design) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "3ds Max Design version has an additional module for lighting analysis (Exposure) useful for architects, and - unlike the Max version - it does not include..." - Title: [I need a 3d max exterior design](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-need-a-3d-max-exterior-design) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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=WtkvRFMVsds" - Title: [When will you implement TyFLow definitively?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quando-implementerete-tyflow-definitavmente) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mari-vs-cinema-4d-vs-keyshot-vs-3ds-max-design)