3ds Max? or Maya

[Chacka]

hello users with experience, i am very new to the world of 3d animation and rendering and before i get really into it, i was wondering which program should i use first?
Maya or 3ds Max?

What does 3d max has that Maya doesn't? or what doesn't 3d Max have that Maya's been having?

Need some opinions please

[eashanwali]

I think both have their unique advantages.But I would prefer to start with Max then switch on to Maya.
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