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Add to SafariWhen comparing 3D Studio Max vs AutoCAD, the Slant community recommends 3D Studio Max for most people. In the question“What is the best 3D modeling software?” 3D Studio Max is ranked 13th while AutoCAD is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose 3D Studio Max is:
As a top-end industry standard tool, 3DS Max users benefit from a rich ecosystem of third-party tools and community knowledge.
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Huge community
As a top-end industry standard tool, 3DS Max users benefit from a rich ecosystem of third-party tools and community knowledge.
Pro Excellent viewport performance
3DS Max is extremely responsive.
Pro Great polygon modeling
Great for poly-modeling for both high and low polygon counts.
Pro Great for engineers
AutoCAD helps make engineering drafts quickly. It's designed to help with things like plumbing diagrams and electrical wiring diagrams.
Pro Free trial available
AutoCAD is available for free for 30 days.
Cons
Con Expensive
A 3DS Max license can be purchased outright for $3675. Subscription plans are available from $122.50/mo (for a full year commitment).
Con Can no longer purchase perpetual license
It is now $185/month, $1,470.00/year, or $4410/4years - subscription only.
Con Unstable and outdated
Bugs carry on from version to version. Lots of old code that still runs on one thread, even if modern systems offer 16+ threads.
Con Only for Windows
Con Can be glitchy
The software can sometimes be laggy, glitchy and unstable to the point of crashing.
Con Interface is difficult to customize
Con Mac version is weaker than the Windows version
