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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
$355 per month
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(277)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
Browse all 3 pricing plansAutodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Star Rating
(25)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$355 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in "3D Modeling" with a score of 8.6, making it a preferred choice for those focused on detailed model creation, while Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection shines in "Collaboration" with a score of 9.0, indicating its strength in team-based projects.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design's "Rendering" capabilities are rated lower at 6.4, which can be a drawback for users needing high-quality visual outputs, whereas Autodesk's collection boasts a higher rendering score of 8.7, suggesting superior performance in producing realistic images.
- G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design has a more challenging "Ease of Use" rating at 6.7, which may deter beginners, while Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is praised for its user-friendly interface with an ease of use score of 8.7, making it more accessible for new users.
- Reviewers say that 3ds Max Design's "Dynamic Updating" features, particularly in "Editing," score well at 8.3, allowing for efficient modifications, but Autodesk's collection offers robust "Document Storage" and "Annotating" features, which are essential for project management and collaboration.
- Users on G2 report that 3ds Max Design's "Visualizing" capabilities score 8.1, which is beneficial for creating compelling presentations, while Autodesk's collection is noted for its strong "Clash Detection" tools, crucial for identifying design conflicts in engineering projects.
- Users say that while 3ds Max Design is strong in "Sculpting" with a score of 8.1, Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is favored for its comprehensive "Template Library" and "Controls," scoring 7.6 and 8.2 respectively, which enhance productivity in architectural workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
AEC Collection Subscription (Monthly)
$355
per month
Free Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
8.6
15
Ease of Use
6.7
258
8.4
15
Ease of Setup
6.7
34
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
7.2
6
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
7.5
14
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.5
7
Design
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
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Collaboration
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Construction
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Generative AI
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Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Design
8.1
62
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
6.8
56
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
Move
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
61
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Generative AI
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Plan
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Design
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Construction
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Engineering
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Design
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Edit
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Collaboration
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Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Animation
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, VR Visualization, and VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design has no unique categories
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection
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
26.7%
Design
16.5%
Animation
6.6%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
3.7%
Other
41.4%
Architecture & Planning
29.2%
Civil Engineering
16.7%
Construction
12.5%
Utilities
8.3%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
29.2%
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
What is the difference between 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design?
2 Comments
AP
3ds Max Design version has an additional module for lighting analysis (Exposure) useful for architects, and - unlike the Max version - it does not include...Read more
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection has no discussions with answers
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