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At a Glance
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Star Rating
(39)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk 3ds Max
Unity
Unity
Star Rating
(363)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Unity excels in its AI Text-to-3D capabilities, scoring 7.7, which allows for more dynamic and interactive content creation compared to Autodesk 3ds Max, which has a lower score in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Unity's Rendering Quality is rated at 8.5, providing high-quality visuals that are essential for game development, while Autodesk 3ds Max also scores 8.5 but is often noted for its superior VFX Quality at 8.4, making it a better choice for visual effects artists.
  • G2 users highlight that Unity's Ease of Use is rated at 8.6, making it more accessible for beginners, whereas Autodesk 3ds Max, with a score of 8.0, may present a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Unity's Team Collaboration features score 7.8, which facilitates better teamwork in game development, while Autodesk 3ds Max's collaboration tools are less emphasized, leading to potential challenges in team environments.
  • Reviewers say that Unity's Creation Tools, particularly in Cutscene Creation and Shader Creation, both scoring 8.2, provide robust options for developers, while Autodesk 3ds Max is often praised for its extensive library of templates, scoring 7.9, which can streamline workflows for 3D artists.
  • Users report that Unity's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to future development and user feedback, while Autodesk 3ds Max, with a score of 8.1, may not reflect the same level of responsiveness to user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk 3ds Max
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk 3ds Max
No trial information available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
27
8.8
309
Ease of Use
7.8
29
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
7.7
5
8.5
57
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.1
27
8.4
289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
47
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
27
9.2
299
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
58
Design
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Move
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
134
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.4
122
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.9
110
4.4
6
5.4
6
Generative AI
3.9
6
5.6
6
3.9
6
5.3
6
5.3
6
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.9
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
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Unity
Unity
Autodesk 3ds Max and Unity are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.9%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max
Architecture & Planning
34.2%
Design
7.9%
Construction
7.9%
Computer Games
7.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
36.8%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
40.1%
Computer Software
10.8%
Entertainment
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.0%
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Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max Alternatives
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Unity
Unity Alternatives
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Discussions
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max Discussions
Is 3ds Max a rendering software?
2 Comments
ifikhar a.
IA
Yes very good 3d model rendering I use it many time i like it very much.Read more
What is 3ds Max software used for?
1 Comment
SudhaRSHAN R.
SR
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...Read more
How to invert surfaces
1 Comment
Gian Franco C.
GC
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...Read more
Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 Comments
Zack B.
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
Ernesto S.
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
Matt A.
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