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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.3% 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
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Star Rating
(17)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in rendering capabilities, with a score of 8.7, making it a preferred choice for high-quality visual outputs, while MotionBuilder, although strong in animation, has a lower rendering score of 8.2.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design offers a robust sculpting feature with a score of 8.1, which is particularly beneficial for detailed modeling, whereas MotionBuilder lacks in this area, focusing more on animation rather than sculpting.
- G2 users highlight that the ease of use for MotionBuilder is slightly better at 6.8 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.7, suggesting that beginners may find MotionBuilder more accessible for animation tasks.
- Users on G2 report that 3ds Max Design has a more extensive template library with a score of 7.6, which helps streamline workflows, while MotionBuilder's template offerings are less comprehensive, impacting efficiency for some users.
- Reviewers mention that the quality of support for MotionBuilder is rated higher at 8.1 compared to 3ds Max Design's 7.6, indicating that users may find better assistance and resources when using MotionBuilder.
- Users say that 3ds Max Design shines in its effects capabilities, scoring 8.2, which is crucial for creating visually stunning projects, while MotionBuilder, while strong in animation, does not focus as heavily on effects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MotionBuilder
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
MotionBuilder
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
8.3
13
Ease of Use
6.7
258
6.8
13
Ease of Setup
6.7
34
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.1
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
8.2
13
Features by Category
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
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 MotionBuilder are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
MotionBuilder 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.)
MotionBuilder
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%
Animation
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Education Management
13.3%
Computer Games
13.3%
Printing
6.7%
Other
20.0%
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
Is MotionBuilder free for students?
1 Comment
AC
Yes, Autodesk has a free educational license for students to use their software.Read more
What is motion capture software?
1 Comment
AC
Capturing and recording the real time movement of an actual human while also being able to tweak and edit the flow of the recordings in the software.Read more
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