# Final Cut Pro X, Shotcut vs 3ds Max Design Comparison | | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 374 | 42 | 280 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $460 per quarter | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Final Cut Pro X Pros: - Video Editing (7 reviews) - High Quality (4 reviews) Cons: - Feature Limitations (4 reviews) - Learning Curve (3 reviews) ### Shotcut Pros: - High Quality (2 reviews) - Video Creation (2 reviews) Cons: - Design Limitations (1 reviews) - Interface Issues (1 reviews) ### 3ds Max Design Pros: - 3D Modeling (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (3 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (3 reviews) - High Hardware Requirements (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (322 reviews) | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.5 (261 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (324 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 6.6 (261 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (54 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 6.8 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 6.9 (27 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (251 reviews) | 7.5 (25 reviews) | 7.6 (228 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (321 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 7.5 (257 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Final Cut Pro X #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Shotcut #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Final Cut Pro X** | N/A | N/A | | **Shotcut** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | 8.1/10 | 76 | #### Design | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (64 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (66 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (58 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (67 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (65 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (70 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (61 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (62 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (63 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 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 | ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Final Cut Pro X** | 8.2/10 | 28 | | **Shotcut** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Editing | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | 7.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Animation** | 8.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Mapping** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clip Editing** | 9.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Titles and Captions** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Operating System** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Team Review** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 5.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 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 | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Final Cut Pro X** | N/A | N/A | | **Shotcut** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 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 | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Final Cut Pro X** | N/A | N/A | | **Shotcut** | N/A | N/A | | **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 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 | --- ## Categories **Unique to Final Cut Pro X (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing) **Unique to Shotcut (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing) **Unique to 3ds Max Design (5):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [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 | Final Cut Pro X | Shotcut | 3ds Max Design | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 72.5% | 79.5% | 63.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.3% | 15.4% | 24.0% | | **Enterprise** | 11.2% | 5.1% | 12.4% | ### By Industry #### Final Cut Pro X - **Media Production:** 13.7% - **Entertainment:** 10.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.3% - **Religious Institutions:** 5.7% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Online Media:** 3.3% - **Broadcast Media:** 3.3% - **Sports:** 3.0% - **Music:** 2.7% - **Other:** 41.5% #### Shotcut - **Graphic Design:** 15.4% - **Education Management:** 7.7% - **Media Production:** 7.7% - **Computer Software:** 5.1% - **Online Media:** 5.1% - **Newspapers:** 5.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1% - **Higher Education:** 5.1% - **Animation:** 2.6% - **Other:** 35.9% #### 3ds Max Design - **Architecture & Planning:** 26.8% - **Design:** 16.3% - **Animation:** 6.5% - **Computer Games:** 5.1% - **Graphic Design:** 4.3% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.9% - **Education Management:** 2.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5% - **Automotive:** 2.2% - **Computer Software:** 2.2% - **Other:** 28.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Final Cut Pro X - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1665 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (220 reviews) - [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews) - [Media Composer](https://www.g2.com/products/media-composer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews) - [PowerDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/powerdirector/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (57 reviews) - [screenflow](https://www.g2.com/products/screenflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews) ### Alternatives to Shotcut - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1665 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews) - [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (220 reviews) - [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [VSDC Free Video Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/flash-integro-llc-vsdc-free-video-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews) - [OpenShot Video Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/openshot-video-editor/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews) - [Lightworks](https://www.g2.com/products/lightworks/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (30 reviews) ### Alternatives to 3ds Max Design - [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 (316 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) - [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) - [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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Final Cut Pro X - Title: [What is the best way to color correct?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-color-correct) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Youtube got me through all my FCPX trouble shooting. This video briefly explains using the color board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC2L-Ec8GTM " - Title: [What is Final Cut Pro X used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-final-cut-pro-x-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Final Cut Pro X (aka FCP) is used for professional-quality video editing." - Title: [What is Final Cut Pro X used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/final-cut-pro-x-what-is-final-cut-pro-x-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For advanced video editing on Mac OS systems" - Title: [Is Final Cut Pro a one time purchase?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-final-cut-pro-a-one-time-purchase) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [Does Final Cut Pro X trial have all features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-final-cut-pro-x-trial-have-all-features) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, it does. But by owning a paid copy of Final Cut Pro you can also make use of paid plugins that enhance the app's functionality." ### Shotcut - Title: [Is Shotcut really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-shotcut-really-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS, "YES" IT IS COMPLETELY FREE. THE SOFTWARE IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND ALL THE FEATURES ARE FREE TO USE." - Title: [Is there any other software i can integrate this with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-other-software-i-can-integrate-this-with) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I can not speak to a true API integration if that is what you are asking. I can share the other tools/software that I have used alongside ShotCut. I'm an..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/final-cut-pro-x-vs-shotcut-vs-3ds-max-design)