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Compare 3ds Max Design and Direct3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.0% 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 plansDirect3D
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Direct3D3ds Max Design vs Direct3D
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Direct3D easier to use and set up. However, 3ds Max Design is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with 3ds Max Design overall.
- Reviewers felt that Direct3D meets the needs of their business better than 3ds Max Design.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Direct3D is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Direct3D over 3ds Max Design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Direct3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Direct3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
259
8.6
18
Ease of Use
6.7
259
8.6
18
Ease of Setup
6.7
35
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
6.7
5
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.1
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
7.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
255
8.5
16
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
68
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.0
59
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Direct3D are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Direct3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Direct3D
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%
Computer Software
15.0%
Apparel & Fashion
15.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Computer Games
10.0%
Oil & Energy
5.0%
Other
45.0%
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
Direct3D has no discussions with answers
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