# Page 5 | 3ds Max Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is 3ds Max the right Animation solution for you? Explore 113 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/reviews --- 3ds Max 4.6 (113) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of 3ds Max ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-113 of 113 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use aI amine I. blogger Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### ""Expensive but powerful 3D modeling apps"" May 5, 2021 5.0 I'm most proud of the accuracy of the 3ds max models I make. Pros 3ds max is a highly recommended program for creating fantastic 3d animations. Cons Expensive for a once-in-a-while use. I wish I could buy this commodity for the rest of my life. Review Source AG Akila G. Assistant de production Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Logiciel complet pour la modélisation et l'animation 3D" November 6, 2022 4.0 Pros Logiciel proposant toutes les fonctionnalités nécessaires et utiles pour la création, la finition et l'animation d'objets 3D. Cons Complet mais propose trop peu de fonctionnalités supplémentaires par rapport à son équivalent open-source et gratuit Blender. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelance Computer Networking Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "3ds max review" February 6, 2021 4.0 you can do whatever you want but it need someone with a lot of experience not easy for beginner Pros 3ds max is a highly recommanded something excited to create a wonderful animation 3d Cons 3ds max very useful software you can create all what you want like an art Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graphic Design Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "3ds Max is nice software 3D for profesional" July 9, 2021 5.0 nice & perfect software for 3d makers. Pros all tool & 3d rendering is nice and perfect for work in the project. Cons so expensive, so I don't recommend it for a beginner Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) because I want to use software with lower pricing. Review Source KS Kanishka S. Executive Technical sourcer Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "3Ds Max" February 6, 2023 4.0 It's very used to give a live examples of model. Its having so much option its little bit confused Pros Its is useful to 3D Modelling, it is easy to sketch 3D. its has a perfect Building show up in Civil field, we used to Scenario in that. Cons Rendering is difficult to use Low configuration, compare with other it has a low quantity of work. having various option to use it will take more time to get a perfect pictures Review Source GZ Gal Z. Industrial Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "benefits and struggles of 3ds Max" July 24, 2022 3.0 Pros 3ds Max is a well-rounded software that allows you to manage your projects from beginning to end. It allows you to showcase your designs with great quality and ease. Cons The interface is not beginner friendly. Even for users that already are familiar with 3d modelling and rendering softwares (and even other AutoCAD softwares) learning how to use 3ds max is a high learning curve. Review Source fK fathia K. architecte Architecture & Planning Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "tres important" December 20, 2020 4.0 very fantastic Pros the quality and reel resolution of images Cons Too many icons and complicated icons and there are many icons have the same fonctions Review Source AA Abasi A. Graphic Designer Printing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "3Ds Max #1" July 4, 2022 5.0 Pros It consume low disk space on scratch disk Cons It is very hard to compose scene on animation Review Source oE ossama E. civil engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "3D to the MAX" September 24, 2021 4.0 Pros As the name refer, its 3D to the MAX. Amazing tools to create amazing 3D renderings and scenes with maximum efficiencies and ease. Cons There are ton of tools so it maybe a bit too much for new users. Review Source Manvir S. Motion Designer Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Awesome 3d application" July 17, 2020 4.0 It’s very good 3d application I recommend to everyone to ise this application and especially it’s very good for architecture 3d visualization. Pros It’s very easy to use and lots of plugin are available in market to do work with with this application. Cons I like the vray plugin workflow with this application Review Source ABS Ahmet Bugra S. Software Support Speclialist Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "ABS\_3dsmax" November 7, 2022 5.0 I love making animation for fun and I like the detail. Pros I can say that it is the most entertaining animation program with a very enjoyable and fun interface to animate here. I have no problems with render time and rendering. Cons I keep learning too professional for me. Very complicated Review Source SM Saida M. Interior designer Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Using this software for over 15 years " September 17, 2020 5.0 Love it Pros I started using that long ago before sketch up and other apps. Can’t see myself in other software. Cons Expensive for using ones in while. Wish I could by this product for life time Review Source LZ Levan Z. Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Powerful but expensive 3D modelling software" December 23, 2020 5.0 Pros 3ds Max is a powerful modelling software for big companies. It has many tested and established features for professional use. Cons Costs are very high if you are looking to use 3ds Max as an individual. Review Source Similar Products Featured