3ds Max Pricing
Complete pricing breakdown for 3ds Max including all plans, hidden costs, and limitations.
Pricing score: 25/100
Plans & Pricing
3ds Max Monthly
$255/monthly
User limit: 1 user
Storage: N/A
3ds Max Indie
$330/yearly
User limit: 1 user
Storage: N/A
3ds Max Annual
Popular$2010/yearly
User limit: 1 user
Storage: N/A
Pricing Issues Reported by Users
Expensive subscription at $2,010/year
3ds Max costs $255/month or $2,010/year, making it one of the most expensive 3D software options. Even the Indie plan at $330/year has strict revenue limitations. The cost is prohibitive for many freelancers and small studios.
Frequency: 9%Impact: 9/100
Studios switching to free alternatives
Studios are increasingly switching to Blender to eliminate thousands in annual licensing costs. For most workflows, Blender offers comparable features for free, making 3ds Max's price hard to justify.
Frequency: 7%Impact: 7/100