Recommendations on 3dsmax version

[subpixelsk]

I am thinking of upgrading max to newer version or reinstall current one (2016) because it has been slow lately(freezing material editor, slow IR startup etc maybe because tons of scripts and plugins) so maybe a clean install with no plugins and scripts would help. But if you guys have good experience with 2016+ versions I would like to hear it. I have tried 2020 and it feels fine but yeah I haven´t installed anything but Corona for that one.

Thanks

[steyin]

I really haven't had a pleasant experience with any version since 2014. If I had to choose, I'd say that 2017 is the most stable for me.

2016 crashed tons and was a pain so I had to revert.
2018 feels slow compared to 16/17.
Haven't tried 19/20...can't find a point to.

[Christa Noel]

above 2016, i only experience one version, 2018. much better viewport fps, but 2016 still win the overall comparison imo.

[Philip kelly]

Do you have a choice, I thought you had to go with the latest, unless you have a subscription, and they are sitting in your account.

[subpixelsk]

i do have a choice as I have perpetual license and maintenance subscription