# Autodesk 3ds Max vs Houdini Comparison

| | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 42 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Piccola Impresa (80.5% delle recensioni) | Piccola Impresa (64.7% delle recensioni) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Nessun prezzo disponibile | Nessun prezzo disponibile | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk 3ds Max

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Modeling (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### Houdini

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Difficulty for Beginners (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Soddisfa i requisiti** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità d&#39;uso** | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 6.4 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità di configurazione** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Facilità di amministrazione** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
  | **Qualità del supporto** | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ritiene che the product sia stato un valido partner commerciale?** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
  | **Direzione del prodotto (% positivo)** | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk 3ds Max

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Houdini

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Modellazione 3D

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | N/A | N/A |
| **Houdini** | 7.9/10 | 16 |

#### Designa

| Feature | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scultura** | Dati insufficienti | 6.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Topologia** | Dati insufficienti | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Disegno** | Dati insufficienti | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Varietà di pennelli** | Dati insufficienti | 6.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Effetti** | Dati insufficienti | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 

#### Muovi

| Feature | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anima** | Dati insufficienti | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Render** | Dati insufficienti | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Visualizzazioni** | Dati insufficienti | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Conserva &amp; Gestisci

| Feature | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conduttura** | Dati insufficienti | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Controlli** | Dati insufficienti | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Libreria di modelli** | Dati insufficienti | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Testo-immagine** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Testo-a-3D AI** | Dati insufficienti | Dati insufficienti | 

### Rendering 3D

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk 3ds Max** | 4.3/10 | 7 |
| **Houdini** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa

| Feature | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Testo-a-Immagine AI** | 3.8 (7 reviews) | Dati insufficienti | 
| **AI Testo-a-Video** | 3.9 (6 reviews) | Dati insufficienti | 
| **Testo AI-a-3D** | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Dati insufficienti | 

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


**Unique to Houdini (1):** [Software di modellazione 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/3d-modeling)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk 3ds Max | Houdini | 
|---|---|---|
| **Piccola impresa** | 80.5% | 64.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.2% | 23.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.3% | 11.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk 3ds Max

- **Architettura e Pianificazione:** 31.7%
- **Designa:** 12.2%
- **Giochi per computer:** 9.8%
- **Costruzione:** 7.3%
- **Ingegneria Civile:** 4.9%
- **Marketing e Pubblicità:** 4.9%
- **Design Grafico:** 4.9%
- **Animazione:** 2.4%
- **Materiali da costruzione:** 2.4%
- **Servizi al Consumatore:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 17.1%

#### Houdini

- **Film e Cinema:** 24.2%
- **Produzione Media:** 18.2%
- **Animazione:** 18.2%
- **Tecnologia dell&#39;informazione e servizi:** 6.1%
- **Intrattenimento:** 6.1%
- **Designa:** 6.1%
- **Giochi per computer:** 6.1%
- **Marketing e Pubblicità:** 3.0%
- **Istruzione Superiore:** 3.0%
- **Belle Arti:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 6.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max

- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/it/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/it/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/it/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/it/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/it/products/meshy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2751 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/it/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/it/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/it/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)

### Alternatives to Houdini

- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/it/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/it/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/it/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/it/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/it/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 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 (364 reviews)
- [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/it/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 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)

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## Top Discussions

### Autodesk 3ds Max

- Title: [3ds Max è un software di rendering?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/is-3ds-max-a-rendering-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Sì, molto buono il rendering del modello 3D, lo uso molte volte e mi piace molto."
- Title: [How to invert surfaces](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/how-to-invert-surfaces) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [A cosa serve il software 3ds Max?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Nelle applicazioni di integrazione di sistemi meccanici e correlati, è un software di animazione per dare movimento alle parti, componenti e assemblaggi di..."

### Houdini

- Title: [Disney usa Houdini?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/does-disney-use-houdini) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "sì, è utilizzato da importanti aziende di effetti visivi, tra cui Walt Disney."
- Title: [A cosa serve il software Houdini?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/what-is-houdini-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Houdini è utilizzato per gli effetti visivi ma svolge molti altri compiti che rendono i giochi più produttivi grazie alla sua natura procedurale."
- Title: [Houdini è gratuito per gli studenti?](https://www.g2.com/it/discussions/is-houdini-free-for-students) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sì, SideFx offre accesso all&#39;uso dell&#39;istruzione gratuita"

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