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Autodesk 3ds Max vs Vyond
Both stand on animation 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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Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Vyond combines video animation tools with collaboration and several export formats across five platform types. Plan selection depends on the listed credit, download, and duration allowances; prices are not provided.
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| Autodesk 3ds Max | Vyond | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Vyond |
| Website | autodesk.com | vyond.com |
| On animation software | #83 of 106 | #87 of 106 |
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.
Vyond: what it does well
- Supports 2D animation and motion graphics
- Cloud collaboration is available
- Runs on web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Exports include MP4, SCORM, and animated GIF
- Enterprise and Agency allow videos up to 90 minutes
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits videos to 25 minutes
- Starter allows 100 downloads per user monthly
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