3ds Max vs formZ Comparison

95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

3ds Max

3D Modeling Software

4.5 25 user ratings

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76% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

formZ

3D Modeling Software

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Overview

Description

3ds Max offers a rich and flexible toolset to create premium designs with full artistic control. Save time with centralized creative tools for interactive light mixing, color correction, and lens effects on the rendered image. Automatically optimize the geometry of high-resolution models to create a clean, quad-based mesh geometry. Built-in weighted normal calculator that can be directly applied to 3D models allowing you to create precise designs. Create procedural animation and character rigging with CAT, biped, and crowd animation tools. Read more

formZ pro is a powerful 3D design application featuring a variety of modeling personalities and tools with an easy-to-use interface. form•Z free is here! Now anyone can jump in and get started with 3D digital modeling and 3D printing, form. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $215.0.

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $439.0.

SW Score & Breakdown

95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

99%
Reviews

88%
Momentum

67%
Popularity

79%

76% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

78%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

64%
Popularity

69%

Features

Total Features	7 Features	3 Features
Common Features for All	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Printing Allows users to have precise control over the design of a mesh. 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously + 4 More - Show Less	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Printing Allows users to have precise control over the design of a mesh. 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	Online	Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 25 user ratings	Not Available
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 57.9% Very Good 34.7% Average 5.1% Poor 1.3% Terrible 1%	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $215.0.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $439.0.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	3ds Max $215.00 $215.00 per month	form·Z pro $439.00 $439.00
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