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Autodesk 3ds Max vs JewelBeetle
Both stand on jewelry design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Choose 3ds Max if you need Windows software for 3D modeling and animation, including character setups, rendering and 3D print export. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a platform other than Windows.
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Free trial Windows
Choose JewelBeetle if you design jewelry on Windows and need component builders alongside rendering and metal-weight tools. Look elsewhere if you use Mac or do not have a Rhino 7 or Rhino 8 license; the entry purchase options also start at $4,995, paid once, excluding sales tax.
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| Autodesk 3ds Max | JewelBeetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | JewelBeetle 3D Jewelry Design Studio: $4,995, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | autodesk.com | jewelbeetle.com |
| On jewelry design software | #11 of 21 | #15 of 21 |
Autodesk 3ds Max: what it does well
- Includes Smart Extrude, Booleans and ReForm retopology tools.
- CAT and Biped support rigging and character animation.
- Includes a built-in render engine and Arnold integration.
- Supports 3D print export.
- Offers a free 30-day trial.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only.
- There is no free plan.
- A named user can use the subscription on only one computer at a time.
- The lowest listed subscription costs $255 a month.
JewelBeetle: what it does well
- Builders cover gems, bezels, heads, prongs, gallery rails, and ring shanks.
- Projects can store models, STL files, images, and PDFs.
- Turntable animations can be produced as MP4 files.
- Metal weights are reported in pennyweight and grams.
- A two-week trial can be requested.
What to know first
- A Rhino 7 or Rhino 8 license is required.
- It supports Windows 10 and Windows 11; Mac is not supported.
- The listed Studio option costs $4,995, paid once, excluding sales tax.
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