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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.9% 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 plansRedshift
Star Rating
(18)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% 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 sculpting with a score of 8.1, making it a preferred choice for detailed character modeling, while Redshift lacks dedicated sculpting tools, focusing more on rendering capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design's ease of use is rated at 6.7, which some users find challenging, especially for beginners, whereas Redshift scores higher at 8.2, indicating a more user-friendly interface that simplifies the learning curve.
- G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design offers a robust effects system with a score of 8.2, allowing for intricate visual effects, while Redshift is praised for its rendering speed and quality, scoring 8.7, making it ideal for high-quality output in less time.
- Users on G2 report that 3ds Max Design has a comprehensive template library with a score of 7.6, which helps streamline workflows, whereas Redshift does not emphasize template management, focusing instead on rendering efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design's pipeline management scores 7.9, which some users find adequate for small projects, but Redshift's integration with various 3D applications is noted as a strong point, enhancing its versatility in larger workflows.
- Users say that while both products have strong support ratings, with 3ds Max Design at 7.6 and Redshift at 8.6, the latter is often highlighted for its responsive customer service and extensive documentation, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Redshift
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Redshift
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
9.0
15
Ease of Use
6.7
258
8.2
15
Ease of Setup
6.7
34
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.6
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
8.4
15
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 Redshift are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Redshift 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.)
Redshift
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%
Media Production
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Publishing
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
58.8%
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
Redshift has no discussions with answers
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