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Compare 3ds Max Design and Blender 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
No pricing available
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(278)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
Browse all 3 pricing plansBlender
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blender3ds Max Design vs Blender
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Blender easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Blender overall.
- Reviewers felt that Blender meets the needs of their business better than 3ds Max Design.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Blender is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Blender over 3ds Max Design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Blender
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
259
9.0
258
Ease of Use
6.7
259
7.2
260
Ease of Setup
6.7
35
9.1
27
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
8.7
15
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.6
227
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
9.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
255
9.2
255
Features by Category
Design
8.1
63
8.6
127
7.9
63
8.3
126
7.7
65
8.2
120
6.9
57
7.9
119
8.2
66
8.5
126
Move
8.2
64
8.7
128
8.7
70
9.0
132
9.0
68
8.9
133
Store & Manage
8.0
59
8.6
119
8.3
61
8.3
128
7.7
62
7.8
117
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.1
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
27
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
25
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
24
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.5
13
Not enough data
9.6
26
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.4
24
Rendering
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
23
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Platform
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Project Management
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.3
10
Not enough data
4.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
16
Not enough data
6.0
16
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Blender are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design is categorized as VR Visualization and VR Game Engine
Blender is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Video Effects, Video Editing, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Blender
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
26.6%
Design
16.4%
Animation
6.6%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
4.0%
Other
41.2%
Animation
11.9%
Design
9.6%
Computer Games
9.6%
Graphic Design
6.8%
Computer Software
6.8%
Other
55.3%
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
Do professionals use blender?
3 Comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 Comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
How to speed up the render time?
2 Comments
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
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