# Adobe Dimension, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D vs Modo Comparison

| | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 72 | 42 | 136 | 86 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe Dimension

Pros:
- Asset Library (1 reviews)
- Assets (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Animation (1 reviews)
- Interface Usability (1 reviews)

### Autodesk 3ds Max

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Modeling (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### Cinema 4D

Pros:
- Animation (2 reviews)
- Animation Quality (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (2 reviews)
- 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews)

### Modo

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (65 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (125 reviews) | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe Dimension

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Creative Cloud Pro

Price: Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month

Description: Get 20+ Creative Cloud apps, including Acrobat Pro, plus Adobe Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio.

Key Features:
- Best Value

[Learn more about Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Autodesk 3ds Max

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Cinema 4D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Modo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month

Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. 

Key Features:
- Access to new product releases and features
- Continued Support 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Dimension** | 8.0/10 | 33 |
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.2/10 | 35 |
| **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 |

#### Design

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 7.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (26 reviews) | 5.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (19 reviews) | 5.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | 8.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 7.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 7.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Render** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | 8.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 7.2 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Dimension** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.6/10 | 5 |
| **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 |

#### Library

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Dimension** | 7.6/10 | 6 |
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | 4.3/10 | 7 |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 3.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 3.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Dimension** | N/A | N/A |
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |
| **Modo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)

**Unique to Adobe Dimension (1):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)


**Unique to Cinema 4D (3):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to Modo (3):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe Dimension | Autodesk 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Modo | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.2% | 80.5% | 72.6% | 74.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.1% | 12.2% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% | 7.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe Dimension

- **Graphic Design:** 20.8%
- **Design:** 12.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Entertainment:** 4.2%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.8%
- **Events Services:** 1.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### Autodesk 3ds Max

- **Architecture & Planning:** 31.7%
- **Design:** 12.2%
- **Computer Games:** 9.8%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.9%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.9%
- **Animation:** 2.4%
- **Building Materials:** 2.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 17.1%

#### Cinema 4D

- **Design:** 21.3%
- **Animation:** 11.8%
- **Graphic Design:** 10.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.8%
- **Media Production:** 7.4%
- **Entertainment:** 4.4%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9%
- **Computer Games:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.8%

#### Modo

- **Design:** 21.7%
- **Computer Games:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6%
- **Animation:** 8.4%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Fine Art:** 3.6%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 22.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe Dimension

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS Visualize](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-visualize/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews)

### Alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max

- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2712 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cinema 4D

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

### Alternatives to Modo

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [3D Coat](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-coat/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe Dimension

- Title: [Can you 3d print from Adobe dimension?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-3d-print-from-adobe-dimension) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No that I saw."
- Title: [Is Adobe dimension any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-dimension-any-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is"
- Title: [How do I use Adobe dimension?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-adobe-dimension) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Install application and do the modelling as your requirements and take subscription if need to access more"
- Title: [Does it have integration with models generated in other platforms such as Blender 3D?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12474-does-it-have-integration-with-models-generated-in-other-platforms-such-as-blender-3d) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes,  you can import 3D render from other programs but they need to be in OBJ, STL, FBX, SKP, GLTF or GLB format :)"

### Autodesk 3ds Max

- Title: [Is 3ds Max a rendering software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-3ds-max-a-rendering-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes very good 3d model rendering I use it many time i like it very much."
- Title: [How to invert surfaces](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-invert-surfaces) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "To invert a surface:
- Select the surface you would want to invert (using polygon selection)
- On the command panel (default is on the right side of your..."
- Title: [What is 3ds Max software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In mechanical and it's related system integration applications,It is a animation software to get motion to the 3d modelling parts , components and assembly..."

### Cinema 4D

- Title: [how i use this app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31247-how-i-use-this-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "how i download this?
"
- Title: [LIGHT OF THE LORD](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31720-light-of-the-lord) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MEDIA "

### Modo

- Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cristian, 

Sorry, you're having issues, I've reported the issue to our support team.
If you'd like to also submit a ticket through the support portal..."
- Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, 

Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..."

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