Compare 3ds Max Design and Unity Software 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
No pricing available
3ds Max Design
Star Rating
(279)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$460 per quarter
Browse all 3 pricing plansUnity
Star Rating
(362)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unity3ds Max Design vs Unity
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Unity easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Unity overall.
- Reviewers felt that Unity meets the needs of their business better than 3ds Max Design.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Unity is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Unity over 3ds Max Design.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Unity
No pricing availableFree Trial
3ds Max Design
Free Trial is available
Unity
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
260
8.8
308
Ease of Use
6.6
260
8.6
307
Ease of Setup
6.8
36
8.4
56
Ease of Admin
6.9
27
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.6
227
8.4
288
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
29
8.4
47
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
256
9.2
298
Features by Category
Design
8.1
63
7.8
45
7.9
63
7.4
46
7.7
65
7.7
48
6.9
57
7.5
46
8.2
66
8.4
51
Move
8.2
64
8.6
53
8.7
70
8.7
53
9.0
69
8.8
52
Store & Manage
8.0
60
8.5
50
8.3
61
8.6
51
7.7
62
8.0
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
8.4
121
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
7.4
109
Not enough data
7.8
109
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3ds Max Design and Unity are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
3ds Max Design is categorized as VR Visualization
Unity is categorized as AR Game Engine and Game Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3ds Max Design
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Unity
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
26.5%
Design
16.4%
Animation
6.5%
Computer Games
5.1%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Other
41.1%
Computer Games
40.2%
Computer Software
10.8%
Entertainment
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.0%
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 Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 Comments
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 Comments
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 Comments
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more
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