# 3ds Max Design, Adobe Premiere Pro vs DaVinci Resolve Comparison

| | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 280 | 1,664 | 220 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $460 per quarter | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### 3ds Max Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (3 reviews)
- High Hardware Requirements (3 reviews)

### Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:
- Video Editing (69 reviews)
- High Quality (58 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (32 reviews)
- Slow Rendering (27 reviews)

### DaVinci Resolve

Pros:
- High Quality (7 reviews)
- Free Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (5 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (261 reviews) | 9.2 (1391 reviews) | 9.3 (182 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.6 (261 reviews) | 8.0 (1402 reviews) | 7.8 (184 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 8.5 (300 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.9 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (157 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (228 reviews) | 8.1 (1191 reviews) | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (152 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (257 reviews) | 8.8 (1364 reviews) | 9.5 (175 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Adobe Premiere Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### DaVinci Resolve

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | 8.1/10 | 76 |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 8.1 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | 7.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 7.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 6.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | 8.7 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 9.0 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 8.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | 8.3 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | 7.6 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | 8.3/10 | 249 |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | 8.7/10 | 60 |

#### Editing

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (214 reviews) | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | 8.5 (191 reviews) | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (199 reviews) | 8.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.8 (196 reviews) | 8.6 (43 reviews) | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.0 (192 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 9.6 (223 reviews) | 9.3 (58 reviews) | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.7 (189 reviews) | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (197 reviews) | 9.2 (50 reviews) | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 8.1 (162 reviews) | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 6.8 (91 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to 3ds Max Design (5):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [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)

**Unique to Adobe Premiere Pro (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)

**Unique to DaVinci Resolve (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | 3ds Max Design | Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.6% | 65.5% | 80.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.0% | 21.7% | 16.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.4% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 

### By Industry

#### 3ds Max Design

- **Architecture & Planning:** 26.8%
- **Design:** 16.3%
- **Animation:** 6.5%
- **Computer Games:** 5.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 28.6%

#### Adobe Premiere Pro

- **Media Production:** 11.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.3%
- **Entertainment:** 5.3%
- **Design:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.8%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 47.0%

#### DaVinci Resolve

- **Media Production:** 20.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.2%
- **Entertainment:** 8.9%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Music:** 2.8%
- **Photography:** 2.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **E-Learning:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 30.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to 3ds Max Design

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)

### Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (891 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews)
- [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [invideo](https://www.g2.com/products/invideo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (172 reviews)
- [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1040 reviews)
- [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [WeVideo](https://www.g2.com/products/wevideo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (95 reviews)

### Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews)
- [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [Media Composer](https://www.g2.com/products/media-composer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [PowerDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/powerdirector/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [VSDC Free Video Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/flash-integro-llc-vsdc-free-video-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### Adobe Premiere Pro

- Title: [What is Adobe Premiere Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-premiere-pro-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It's one of the best premium video editing software plus if you have the adobe collection, it can seamlessly integrate the After Effects custom animations to..."
- Title: [I'm new to Adobe Premiere Pro and struggling with color grading. How can I get started with basic color correction?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-new-to-adobe-premiere-pro-and-struggling-with-color-grading-how-can-i-get-started-with-basic-color-correction) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You'll need to familiarize yourself with the Lumetri Color panel. With basic corrections, I like to work under the "Light" heading first. Adjust the exposure..."
- Title: [How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24044-how-is-the-best-way-to-render-a-video-with-the-minimum-loss-of-quality-and-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It sounds like you're battling with inadequate hardware, and you won't improve render times significantly without upgrading.

Rendering video uses a lot of..."
- Title: [Why not combine After Effect into same software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-not-combine-after-effect-into-same-software) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "That’s a great question which would be a great change. But I think at the moment they probably haven’t developed an array between the two softwares  to allow..."
- Title: [How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16082-how-can-i-color-correct-multiple-footages-at-the-same-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Color correct one individual clip, and then copy the effect from that clip (lumetri color or whatever color correction effect you are using). Then you can..."

### DaVinci Resolve

- Title: [Is DaVinci Resolve really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-is-davinci-resolve-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes."
- Title: [Do professionals use DaVinci Resolve?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-do-professionals-use-davinci-resolve) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, professionals do use DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve is a powerful and widely used video editing, color correction, and post-production software. It is..."
- Title: [Is DaVinci Resolve 16 free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-davinci-resolve-16-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes . Rather download resolve 18 it is even better"
- Title: [What is DaVinci Resolve good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-what-is-davinci-resolve-good-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [I've lost audio on my program timeline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-ve-lost-audio-on-my-program-timeline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "figured it out. Old dog learns new tricks."

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