App comparison
Add up to 4 apps below to see how they compare. You can also use the "Compare" buttons while browsing.
GetApp offers objective, independent research and verified user reviews. We may earn a referral fee when you visit a vendor through our links.
Our commitment
Independent research methodology
Our researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research, and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology.
Verified user reviews
GetApp maintains a proprietary database of millions of in-depth, verified user reviews across thousands of products in hundreds of software categories. Our data scientists apply advanced modeling techniques to identify key insights about products based on those reviews. We may also share aggregated ratings and select excerpts from those reviews throughout our site.
Our human moderators verify that reviewers are real people and that reviews are authentic. They use leading tech to analyze text quality and to detect plagiarism and generative AI.
How GetApp ensures transparency
GetApp lists all providers across its website—not just those that pay us—so that users can make informed purchase decisions. GetApp is free for users. Software providers pay us for sponsored profiles to receive web traffic and sales opportunities. Sponsored profiles include a link-out icon that takes users to the provider’s website.
3ds Max
5
80
4
24
3
7
2
1
1
1
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
3D modeling, animation, and rendering software
Last updated: October 2026
3ds Max Alternatives & Competitors (2026)
Top 9 free alternatives
0.2
Value for money
Starting price
Functionality
3D/solid modeling Tools
N/A
Backwards compatibility
N/A
Command Clarity
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
0.7
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
3D Games
4.7/5
Physics Simulation
4.6/5
Animation
4.6/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.5
Value for money
Starting price
Functionality
Gamification
4.5/5
Mobile Access
4.4/5
Integrated Development Environment
4.4/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.6
Value for money
Starting price
0.2
Functionality
Activity Dashboard
4.5/5
3D Digital Asset Management
4.5/5
Content Library
4.4/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.1
Value for money
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
No unique features
Top Features
No unique features
0.5
Value for money
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
Animation
5/5
3D Games
4.4/5
2D Drawing
4/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.7
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.2
Functionality
Customizable Templates
4.5/5
Design Management
4.3/5
2D Drawing
4.1/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.4
Value for money
Starting price
0.7
Functionality
2D Drawing
N/A
3D Games
N/A
Animation
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
1.0
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.3
Functionality
Drag & Drop
4.6/5
Design Management
4.5/5
Multiple Format Support
4.4/5
Top Features
No unique features
0.5
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
No unique features
Top Features
No unique features
0.4
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.4
Functionality
Data Import/Export
5/5
2D Drawing
4.4/5
2D and 3D Machining
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
0.3
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
3D Games
N/A
Animation
N/A
Physics Simulation
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
0.3
Value for money
Starting price
0.3
Functionality
No unique features
Top Features
No unique features
0.5
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
1.3
Functionality
Integrated Development Environment
4.5/5
No-Code
4.5/5
Animation
4/5
Top Features
No unique features
1.0
Value for money
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
Data Import/Export
N/A
Document Generation
N/A
Modeling & Simulation
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
1.0
Value for money
Starting price
0.1
Functionality
Data Import/Export
4/5
Activity Dashboard
3/5
Animation
3/5
Top Features
No unique features
4.0
Value for money
Starting price
0.4
Functionality
3D Objects
N/A
Access Controls/Permissions
N/A
Activity Dashboard
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
4.0
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
4.6
Functionality
Component Library
N/A
Data Import/Export
N/A
For Manufacturers
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
4.0
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
4.6
Functionality
CAD Tools
N/A
Collaboration Tools
N/A
Document Management
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
4.0
Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
4.6
Functionality
Mechanical
N/A
Top Features
No unique features
