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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.1% 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
(33)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks ComposerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that 3ds Max Design excels in rendering capabilities, with a score of 8.7, which reviewers mention provides high-quality visuals for architectural and design projects, while SolidWorks Composer, with a score of 8.3, is noted for its effective rendering but lacks the same level of detail.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Composer offers superior ease of use, scoring 9.1 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.7, making it more accessible for users who may not have extensive design experience.
- G2 users highlight that 3ds Max Design shines in sculpting and effects, with scores of 8.1 and 8.2 respectively, which users say are essential for creating intricate designs, whereas SolidWorks Composer scores lower in these areas, indicating a focus on technical documentation rather than artistic design.
- Users on G2 report that SolidWorks Composer has a better ease of setup score of 8.6 compared to 3ds Max Design's 6.4, suggesting that it is quicker to get started with SolidWorks Composer for new users.
- Reviewers mention that both products have a solid pipeline control score of 7.9 for 3ds Max Design and 7.7 for SolidWorks Composer, but users say that 3ds Max Design offers more flexibility in managing complex projects.
- Users report that while both products have a template library score of 7.6 for 3ds Max Design and 7.7 for SolidWorks Composer, SolidWorks Composer's templates are specifically tailored for technical illustrations, making it more suitable for engineering applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SolidWorks Composer
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Composer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
258
9.0
29
Ease of Use
6.7
258
9.1
30
Ease of Setup
6.7
34
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
8.3
5
Quality of Support
7.6
226
8.4
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
254
8.4
29
Features by Category
Design
8.1
62
7.6
15
7.9
63
7.6
15
7.7
64
8.4
16
6.8
56
7.3
15
8.2
65
8.3
15
Move
8.2
64
8.8
14
8.7
69
8.3
16
9.1
67
8.5
16
Store & Manage
8.0
58
7.7
14
8.2
60
8.2
15
7.7
61
7.7
14
Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and SolidWorks Composer are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
SolidWorks Composer 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.)
SolidWorks Composer
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.8%
Automotive
15.6%
Medical Devices
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.4%
Design
9.4%
Other
34.4%
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 SolidWorks composer included with professional?
1 Comment
AR
No needs sepeate licence for the Composer.Read more
SolidWorks Composer has no more discussions with answers
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