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iClone vs Autodesk 3ds Max: catalog facts
iClone	Autodesk 3ds Max
Best for: Animators and previs artists who want fast character animation	Best for: Professional 3D artists and visualisation studios on Windows
Paid Paid annual plans, with a free trial to start.	Paid Commercial software sold by Autodesk.
Windows	Windows
Real-time previews for body and facial animation Motion capture editing and lip sync built in All 4 strengths for iClone Real-time previews for body and facial animation Motion capture editing and lip sync built in Over 2,000 free assets included Workflow for guiding AI rendering from 3D scenes	Modelling, animation and rendering in one package Long-established in games and architectural visualisation
Subscription pricing Works best inside Reallusion's own ecosystem of tools and assets	Windows only Expensive for individuals All 3 limitations for Autodesk 3ds Max Windows only Expensive for individuals Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for iClone reallusion.com/iclone Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk 3ds Max autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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