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Autodesk 3ds Max vs PixPlant
Both stand on game texture 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.
Visit Autodesk 3ds Max Free trial Windows
PixPlant provides photo-based material creation, map editing, previews, and exports for several 3D tools. Buyers should account for Windows-only support, online activation, and activation limits.
Visit PixPlantThe facts
| Autodesk 3ds Max | PixPlant | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | autodesk.com | pixplant.com |
| On game texture software | #26 of 34 | #30 of 34 |
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.
PixPlant: what it does well
- Creates seamless tiling maps from photos or scans
- Extracts adjustable PBR materials
- Exports for major listed 3D applications
- Includes Adobe Photoshop plug-in
- Free Windows trial available
What to know first
- Windows only
- License activation needs an internet connection
- Licenses have a maximum activation count
- Photoshop plug-in returns only the invoking image
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