Compare Autodesk 3ds Max and ZBrush 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Autodesk 3ds Max
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk 3ds MaxZBrush
Star Rating
(103)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ZBrushAutodesk 3ds Max vs ZBrush
- Reviewers felt that ZBrush meets the needs of their business better than Autodesk 3ds Max.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ZBrush is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ZBrush over Autodesk 3ds Max.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk 3ds Max
No pricing availableZBrush
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk 3ds Max
No trial information availableZBrush
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
29
9.2
99
Ease of Use
7.8
31
6.6
99
Ease of Setup
7.6
7
9.0
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
29
8.4
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
29
9.0
94
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
9.6
30
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
7.0
23
Move
Not enough data
4.5
22
Not enough data
6.6
25
Not enough data
8.4
27
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Detail
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
6.7
13
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.8
7
Not enough data
3.9
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk 3ds Max and ZBrush are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Autodesk 3ds Max has no unique categories
ZBrush is categorized as 3D Painting and 3D Modeling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk 3ds Max
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZBrush
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
32.5%
Design
12.5%
Computer Games
7.5%
Construction
7.5%
Civil Engineering
5.0%
Other
35.0%
Computer Games
17.6%
Animation
15.7%
Design
10.8%
Entertainment
8.8%
Graphic Design
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Discussions
Is 3ds Max a rendering software?
2 Comments
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
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
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
Is there a way to have a 3D sculpt that has been converted to an image file?
1 Comment
AM
Hey Shariece,
Thanks for the question.
I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring out what your question is asking, I'm going to assume this is the...Read more
In The near futuro, Will you upgrade the rendering options and camera controls?
1 Comment
MA
yesRead more
What can ZBrush be used for?
1 Comment
AV
Digital sculpture and modeling to be use animation, print or games. Read more
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