# 3ds Max Design vs Cinema 4D Comparison

| | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 279 | 136 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Piccola Impresa (63.5% delle recensioni) | Piccola Impresa (72.6% delle recensioni) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $460 per quarter | Nessun prezzo disponibile | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### 3ds Max Design

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

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

### Cinema 4D

Pros:
- Animation (3 reviews)
- Animation Quality (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)
- Performance Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Soddisfa i requisiti** | 8.5 (260 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità d&#39;uso** | 6.6 (260 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità di configurazione** | 6.8 (36 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità di amministrazione** | 6.9 (27 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Qualità del supporto** | 7.6 (227 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | 
  | **Ritiene che the product sia stato un valido partner commerciale?** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Direzione del prodotto (% positivo)** | 7.4 (256 reviews) | 8.5 (125 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 3ds Max Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Quarterly

Price: $460 per quarter


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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Cinema 4D

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Modellazione 3D

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | 8.1/10 | 75 |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.2/10 | 35 |

#### Designa

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scultura** | 8.1 (63 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Topologia** | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Disegno** | 7.7 (65 reviews) | 7.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Varietà di pennelli** | 6.9 (57 reviews) | 6.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Effetti** | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Muovi

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anima** | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Render** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Visualizzazioni** | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 

#### Conserva &amp; Gestisci

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conduttura** | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Controlli** | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Libreria di modelli** | 7.7 (62 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Testo-immagine** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Testo-a-3D AI** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

### Rendering Architettonico

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | 8.6/10 | 5 |

#### Biblioteca

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Oggetti** | Dati insufficienti | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Materiali** | Dati insufficienti | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Trame** | Dati insufficienti | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Ombreggiatura** | Dati insufficienti | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Illuminazione** | Dati insufficienti | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Rendering esterno** | Dati insufficienti | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Aereo** | Dati insufficienti | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Rendering atmosferico** | Dati insufficienti | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Integrazioni

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrazione BIM** | Dati insufficienti | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrazione del rendering 3D** | Dati insufficienti | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Testo-a-3D AI** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

### Rendering 3D

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Testo-a-Immagine AI** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **AI Testo-a-Video** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Testo AI-a-3D** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

### Animazione

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Immagine AI a Testo** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Testo AI-a-3D** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

#### AI agentico - Animazione

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pianificazione a più fasi** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Integrazione tra sistemi** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Software di animazione](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/animation), [Software di modellazione 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/3d-modeling), [Software di rendering 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/3d-rendering)

**Unique to 3ds Max Design (2):** [Software di visualizzazione VR](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/vr-visualization), [Motori di gioco per la realtà virtuale (VR)](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/vr-game-engine)

**Unique to Cinema 4D (1):** [Software di rendering architettonico](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | 3ds Max Design | Cinema 4D | 
|---|---|---|
| **Piccola impresa** | 63.5% | 72.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.1% | 14.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.4% | 12.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 3ds Max Design

- **Architettura e Pianificazione:** 26.5%
- **Designa:** 16.4%
- **Animazione:** 6.5%
- **Giochi per computer:** 5.1%
- **Design Grafico:** 4.4%
- **Ingegneria Civile:** 2.9%
- **Gestione dell&#39;Istruzione:** 2.5%
- **Marketing e Pubblicità:** 2.5%
- **Automobilistico:** 2.2%
- **Software per computer:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 28.7%

#### Cinema 4D

- **Designa:** 21.3%
- **Animazione:** 11.8%
- **Design Grafico:** 10.3%
- **Marketing e Pubblicità:** 8.8%
- **Produzione Media:** 7.4%
- **Intrattenimento:** 4.4%
- **Architettura e Pianificazione:** 3.7%
- **Media di trasmissione:** 3.7%
- **Tecnologia dell&#39;informazione e servizi:** 2.9%
- **Giochi per computer:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to 3ds Max Design

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/it/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/it/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/it/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/it/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/it/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/it/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/it/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/it/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews)

### Alternatives to Cinema 4D

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/it/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/it/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/it/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/it/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/it/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/it/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/it/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/it/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 3ds Max Design

- Title: [3ds Max è gratuito?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/is-3ds-max-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Nessuno può provarlo nel periodo di prova, ma non è gratuito."
- Title: [A cosa serve 3ds Max Design?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-design-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "&lt;p&gt;3ds Max Design è principalmente utilizzato per creare modelli 3D di alta qualità e visualizzazioni realistiche, specialmente in architettura e design..."
- Title: [Qual è la differenza tra 3ds Max e 3ds Max Design?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-3ds-max-and-3ds-max-design) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "La versione di 3ds Max Design ha un modulo aggiuntivo per l&#39;analisi dell&#39;illuminazione (Exposure) utile per gli architetti e, a differenza della versione..."
- Title: [Ho bisogno di un design esterno in 3d max](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/i-need-a-3d-max-exterior-design) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Questo tutorial riassume in modo conciso il modo più efficace per convertire un&#39;immagine in un oggetto 3D in 3ds Max:..."
- Title: [Quando implementerete TyFLow definitavmente?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/quando-implementerete-tyflow-definitavmente) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "È ancora in fase beta. A meno che Autodesk non riesca ad acquistare Tyson Ibele e TyFlow, sarà sempre un plugin che dovrai acquistare (a meno che non lo..."

### Cinema 4D

- Title: [come uso questa app?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/31247-how-i-use-this-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "come scarico questo?"
- Title: [LUCE DEL SIGNORE](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/31720-light-of-the-lord) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MEDIA "

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