# Blender, SketchUp vs 3ds Max Design Comparison

| | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 316 | 1,324 | 280 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (77.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | $460 per quarter | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Blender

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (13 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (9 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (8 reviews)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### 3ds Max Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (3 reviews)
- High Hardware Requirements (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (264 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.5 (260 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.2 (266 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 6.6 (260 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 6.8 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 6.9 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (233 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 7.6 (227 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (260 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 7.4 (256 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Blender

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 3ds Max Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Quarterly

Price: $460 per quarter


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 8.0/10 | 148 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |
| **3ds Max Design** | 8.1/10 | 75 |

#### Design

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 8.6 (128 reviews) | 7.0 (274 reviews) | 8.1 (63 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | 8.3 (126 reviews) | 6.9 (268 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 8.2 (272 reviews) | 7.7 (65 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 7.9 (119 reviews) | 6.4 (265 reviews) | 6.9 (57 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 7.0 (265 reviews) | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 6.6 (264 reviews) | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 
| **Render** | 9.1 (134 reviews) | 7.5 (270 reviews) | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.9 (133 reviews) | 8.4 (272 reviews) | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 6.7 (253 reviews) | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | 8.3 (128 reviews) | 7.6 (260 reviews) | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | 7.8 (117 reviews) | 7.7 (261 reviews) | 7.7 (62 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.1 (14 reviews) | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (14 reviews) | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 8.8/10 | 31 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 6.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 9.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 9.0/10 | 34 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 8.1 (28 reviews) | 8.1 (460 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 7.4 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 7.3 (453 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 7.7 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | 9.6 (25 reviews) | 6.9 (444 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 7.4 (435 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 7.3 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 6.5 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 6.5 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (419 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 8.5/10 | 13 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Effects

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 8.9/10 | 13 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating System** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Animation** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rotoscoping** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Effects** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Motion Tracking** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Effects

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 3.8/10 | 10 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 3.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 3.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 4.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blender** | 5.7/10 | 16 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 5.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to Blender (6):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to SketchUp (5):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to 3ds Max Design (4):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Blender | SketchUp | 3ds Max Design | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 77.9% | 75.7% | 63.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 11.7% | 18.0% | 24.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.4% | 6.3% | 12.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Blender

- **Animation:** 12.4%
- **Computer Games:** 9.4%
- **Design:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Media Production:** 3.3%
- **Entertainment:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 35.1%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

#### 3ds Max Design

- **Architecture & Planning:** 26.5%
- **Design:** 16.4%
- **Animation:** 6.5%
- **Computer Games:** 5.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 28.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Blender

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### Alternatives to 3ds Max Design

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
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- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [Houdini](https://www.g2.com/products/houdini/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (35 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Blender

- Title: [Do professionals use blender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-professionals-use-blender) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, though it's mostly used by freelancers and small studios as other proprietary tools dominate the space due to their corporate backing and are thus..."
- Title: [What is Blender used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blender-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Blender is a free and open source software that lets you create 2D and 3D content. You can use Blender to make models, animations, renderings, visual..."
- Title: [Is blender safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blender-safe-to-use) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What are the uses of Blender software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-uses-of-blender-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d modeling and sculpting, animation, shading, .... any 3d related task you can do it in blender"
- Title: [how do i make renders smooth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-make-renders-smooth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Add more rendering samples or/and use integrated AI Denoisers "

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

### 3ds Max Design

- Title: [Is 3ds max free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-3ds-max-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No one can try it in trail period but it's not free"
- Title: [What is 3ds Max Design used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-design-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "<p>3ds Max Design is mainly used for creating high-quality 3D models and realistic visualizations, especially in architecture and interior design. Designers..."
- Title: [What is the difference between 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-3ds-max-and-3ds-max-design) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3ds Max Design version has an additional module for lighting analysis (Exposure) useful for architects, and - unlike the Max version - it does not include..."
- Title: [I need a 3d max exterior design](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-need-a-3d-max-exterior-design) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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=WtkvRFMVsds"
- Title: [When will you implement TyFLow definitively?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quando-implementerete-tyflow-definitavmente) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is still in beta. Unless Autodesk is able to buy out Tyson Ibele and TyFlow then it will always be a plugin you have to purchase (unless he makes it open..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blender-vs-sketchup-vs-3ds-max-design)