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3ds Max vs Revit: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 19th, 2025
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Summary
Features in 3D Architecture
8
30
  • Drag & Drop
23
Best performer
30
  • BIM Modeling
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews103
Ease of use
3.7
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.1
4.6
User reviews460
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
4.1
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Free version
Free trial
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Free version
Free trial
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Project Manager , Designer , Architect , Construction Manager , Structural Engineer , Geographic Information System Specialist , Drafter , Computer Aided Design Manager , Urban Planner , Mechanical, E...

Revit® BIM software helps architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams design, document, visualize, and deliver architecture, engineering, and construction projects.

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5.0

Greg: My name is Greg and I'm president and CEO of a design build company in San Diego, California. My rating for Revit is five out of five. Prior to using Revit, we were using Chief Architect, which did okay, but it was frankly unimpressive as far as the modeling in 3D and going over to Revit was a completely different experience that our customers love. The reasons we went over to Revit was because we wanted better modeling, better construction documents, and at the end of the day, we wanted a better presentation for our customers to see 3D and virtual walkthroughs so they could really see ahead of time what their construction or remodel is going to look like. So we consider Revit an enterprise program, so it does take a little bit of learning and setup, but once you're through that and you're up and running with the program, using it for construction documents and modeling, it definitely pays off and our customers love it. My recommendation, if you're considering Revit, is to make sure either you have someone on staff that's familiar with the program and can train others, or that you get support for setup and training so that you make the process as smooth as possible.

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3ds Max

8/30
  • 360-Site Stream
  • BIM Modeling
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Component Library
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Drafting
  • File Management
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For AEC Industry
  • Image Editing
  • Landscape Design
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Offline Access
  • Panoramas
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Real-time Product Visualizations
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Template Management
  • Video Creation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Animation
  • Content Library
  • Design Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Project Management
  • Rendering
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Revit

Top Features
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3ds Max
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Revit
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
3ds Max
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
Revit
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
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