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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% 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
(26)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% 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 its sculpting capabilities with a score of 8.1, making it a preferred choice for detailed character modeling, while RenderMan, although strong in rendering, does not focus as heavily on sculpting features.
- Reviewers mention that 3ds Max Design's ease of use is rated at 6.7, which some users find challenging, whereas RenderMan scores higher at 7.7, indicating a more user-friendly interface for beginners.
- G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design's rendering capabilities are impressive with a score of 8.7, particularly praising its integration with V-Ray for photorealistic outputs, while RenderMan is noted for its advanced rendering techniques but may require a steeper learning curve.
- Users on G2 report that 3ds Max Design has a robust template library with a score of 7.6, which helps streamline workflows, whereas RenderMan lacks a comparable library, making it less convenient for users looking for quick-start options.
- Reviewers say that 3ds Max Design's pipeline management is rated at 7.9, which supports collaboration in small teams effectively, while RenderMan's pipeline features are less emphasized, potentially limiting its utility in collaborative environments.
- Users mention that RenderMan shines in product direction with a positive score of 9.2, indicating strong ongoing development and support, while 3ds Max Design's product direction score of 7.5 suggests room for improvement in future updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RenderMan
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
RenderMan
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
8.3
15
Ease of Use
6.7
258
7.7
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
7.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
9.2
14
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 RenderMan are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
RenderMan 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.)
RenderMan
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
20.8%
Media Production
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.3%
Other
25.0%
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
RenderMan has no discussions with answers
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