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Autodesk 3ds Max vs ZBrush
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.
Visit Autodesk 3ds Max
Free plan APIiPhoneMac+1
Visit ZBrush The facts
| Autodesk 3ds Max | ZBrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | ZBrush for iPad: $33.25 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | ZBrush |
| Website | autodesk.com | maxon.net |
| On jewelry design software | #11 of 21 | #7 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.
ZBrush: what it does well
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