Compare 3ds Max Design and Designcenter NX 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(279)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
Browse all 3 pricing plansDesigncenter NX
Star Rating
(524)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans3ds Max Design vs Designcenter NX
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Designcenter NX easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Designcenter NX overall.
- Reviewers felt that Designcenter NX meets the needs of their business better than 3ds Max Design.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Designcenter NX is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Designcenter NX over 3ds Max Design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Designcenter NX
Designcenter X NX Essentials
Starting at $238.75
1 Subscription Per Month
Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation.
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting
Free Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Designcenter NX
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
9.0
234
Ease of Use
6.6
260
8.2
434
Ease of Setup
6.8
36
8.0
297
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
8.3
38
Quality of Support
7.6
227
8.6
221
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
8.6
38
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
256
8.8
227
Features by Category
Design
8.1
63
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
7.7
65
Not enough data
6.9
57
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
Move
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.0
60
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.7
62
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.9
49
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
9.1
51
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
9.2
51
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.9
48
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
5.9
15
Not enough data
6.2
15
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
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
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
73
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
9.3
73
Not enough data
8.7
72
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.7
73
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.8
74
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.0
73
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Designcenter NX share no categories
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design is categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, VR Visualization, and VR Game Engine
Designcenter NX is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Designcenter NX
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
26.5%
Design
16.4%
Animation
6.5%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Other
41.1%
Automotive
15.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.2%
Airlines/Aviation
5.8%
Defense & Space
5.8%
Other
47.9%
Discussions
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
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
Which companies are using NX software?
3 Comments
MP
https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQRead more
What is NX software used for?
3 Comments
VG
NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysisRead more
What is NX CAD used for?
2 Comments
PS
It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to...Read more
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