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Compare 3ds Max Design and Creo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
No pricing available
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 plansCreo
Star Rating
(196)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Creo3ds Max Design vs Creo
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Creo easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- 3ds Max Design and Creo both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Creo is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Creo over 3ds Max Design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Creo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
8.5
165
Ease of Use
6.7
258
7.5
165
Ease of Setup
6.7
34
7.9
28
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
7.4
15
Quality of Support
7.6
226
7.8
156
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
8.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
7.8
160
Features by Category
Design
8.1
62
7.9
66
7.9
63
8.3
61
7.7
64
8.8
77
6.8
56
7.6
60
8.2
65
8.2
68
Move
8.2
64
8.1
68
8.7
69
7.9
71
9.1
67
8.8
76
Store & Manage
8.0
58
8.5
62
8.2
60
8.7
73
7.7
61
8.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Design
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
35
Edit
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
32
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
8.7
33
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Design
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Tools
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
13
Work
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Environment
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Creo are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, Simulation & CAE, and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Creo
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.7%
Automotive
20.7%
Design
14.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.1%
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
What is Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
Read more
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