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Best Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives in India (2026)
Autodesk 3ds Max is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Autodesk, San Francisco, priced at ₹15,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max are Lumion (₹15,000/mo), Vectorworks (₹10,000/mo), KeyShot (₹10,000/mo), MATLAB (₹8,000/mo) and Chief Architect (₹20,000/mo). SketchUp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Autodesk 3ds Max alternative
There is no free plan
Autodesk 3ds Max has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Autodesk 3ds Max starts at ₹15,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Autodesk 3ds Max is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Autodesk 3ds Max's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Autodesk 3ds Max (current) | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Lumion | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Vectorworks | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  KeyShot | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  MATLAB | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Chief Architect | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  BricsCAD | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  V-Ray | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Bluebeam Revu | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Enscape | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  ZWCAD | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Cedreo | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  ZBrush | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Infurnia | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Substance 3D | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  DraftSight | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Plasticity | Indie $175 USD, Studio $299 USD (plus local taxes) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  SketchUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  CLO 3D | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  FreeCAD | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives in detail
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹7,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
5. Chief Architect
Chief Architect · Coeur d'Alene · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Residential design.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹5,000/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
6. BricsCAD
Bricsys (Hexagon) · Ghent · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
AutoCAD-compatible CAD.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹11,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹10,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹80,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹65,000/mo higher (₹80,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
9. Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam (Nemetschek) · Pasadena · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
PDF markup for AEC.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Autodesk 3ds Max
- Starts ₹10,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Autodesk 3ds Max alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max in 2026?+
The closest matches to Autodesk 3ds Max on App Advisor are Lumion (₹15,000/mo), Vectorworks (₹10,000/mo), KeyShot (₹10,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Autodesk 3ds Max, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SketchUp (Free plan), FreeCAD (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, DraftSight starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo, compared with ₹15,000/mo for Autodesk 3ds Max. SketchUp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Autodesk 3ds Max vs Lumion: which is better?+
Lumion is the closest match to Autodesk 3ds Max in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Autodesk 3ds Max also covers, and Autodesk's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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