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3ds Max vs Sketchup


Winner: Sketchup!


Reviewers believe that Sketchup is better than 3ds Max! After comparing quality, customer service & reviews, we can conclude that Sketchup is the preferred option for CAD Software.

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3ds MaxSketchup
3ds-Max
DescriptionWith more than 20 years in the market, 3ds Max has become one of the main tools for users when it comes to professional 3D models and audiovisual content. They are owned by Autodesk.Developed by Google and Trimble Navigation, SketchUp has a lot of options for users that are starting in the 3D Design area. Still, they offer a complete toolset for professionals architects and engineers.
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Features
  • Live Link with Stingray Game Engine
  • Data Channel Modifier
  • Scene Converter
  • Autodesk Raytracer Renderer (ART)
  • Geodesic Voxel and Heatmap Skinning
  • Texture Assignment and Editing
  • Physical Camera
  • Particle Flow Effects
  • Hair and Fur Modifier
  • Max Creation Graph Controllers
  • UI, Workflow, and Pipeline
  • 3D Animation and Dynamics
  • General Animation Tools
  • Character Animation and Rigging Tools
  • Spline Workflows
  • Motion Paths
  • 3ds Max Fluids
  • High DPI Display Support
  • Asset Library
  • Arnold for 3ds Max
  • Mesh and Surface Modeling
  • Smart Asset Packaging
  • Rendering in A360
  • Improved ActiveShade Rendering
  • 3D Rendering
  • Improved pipeline Tools Integration
  • Blended Box Map
  • Simple Simulation Data Import
  • Customizable Workspaces
  • MAX to LMV
  • 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Effects
List with all features
  • 2D models
  • Layer manager
  • 3D models
  • Textures
  • Animations
  • Lighting effects
PricingAutodesk 3ds Max has a subscription-based price of $215 monthly, or $1,700 if paid annually (34% cheaper).Google Sketchup has a price of $299 for the license of one year for professional projects and, for students, they offer a full educational license for free.
Free Trial?Yes, Autodesk offers a 30-days free trial for 3ds Max.Yes, you can download a free trial for 30-days.
Compatible with
  • Windows
  • Windows 10 64 Bit
  • MacOS
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