Mari vs Animation Desk Comparison

79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Mari

Animation Software

4.4 11 user ratings

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91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Animation Desk

Animation Software

4.7

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Overview

Description	Mari is a high-resolution digital 3D texture painting programme developed specifically for artists, freelancers, and enterprises of all types. It offers limitless 3D painting, combined with the power and performance to handle even the most complicated elements with artist-friendly 3D paint tools that let you unleash your imagination. Mari's artist-friendly painting tools help you in creating high-quality artwork. It’s non-destructive layer and node graph technologies make it simple for artists to get their desired appearance by providing a large number of procedurals. With Mari's vendor shaders, you may reduce round-tripping between Mari and Katana, as well as other DCC applications. Mari is the programme of choice for top companies all over the world when it comes to creating amazing VFX, animation, and gaming assets. The software provides smart tools for 2D animation,3D animation, text animation, and 3D modeling. You can also export media in desired format and access model library with Mari. Read more	Animation Desk is an intuitive animation app that can be used to generate frame-to-frame animations and storyboards. The application hosts a variety of tools that can be utilised to animate videos and photos, draw images, introduce movements in the picture or simply add fun to the scene. Animation Desk is mostly loved by teachers and students, as they get to generate animation sequence, build animated storyboards and transform ideas into reality. The app also lets users create pencil test sketches and animations and export the curated files as Photoshop layers, Big Size GIF or as PDF Sheets. The software provides useful tutorials covering all the features and functions that are made available for daily use. Animation Desk has its own social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, offering useful animation tips and tricks, enhancing the creativity levels of individual users. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $54.91.	Free Trial Not Available Animation Desk Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 84% Reviews 60% Momentum 60% Popularity 67%	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 90% Reviews 100% Momentum 62% Popularity 76%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 5 Fastest Growing # 3 Most Popular

Features

Total Features	6 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	2D Animation Helps in creating visual effects on two-dimensional bitmap and vector graphics. 3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Modeling Creating a three-dimensional representation of an object or surface with defined polygons, edges, and vertices. Asset Library Helps in systematically storing every possible digital media files like documents, audio & video files Character Rigging A technique of setting up bones and skeleton to a 2D/3D character model Character Skinning A process of shaping a character model by attaching vertexes to bones Export Media Helps in exporting projects into multiple file-formats Model Library A collection of ready-to-use high-quality 2D/3D models and characters for every purpose Text Animation Adding a visually appealing pattern-based motion graphics to the text + 3 More - Show Less	2D Animation Helps in creating visual effects on two-dimensional bitmap and vector graphics. 3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Modeling Creating a three-dimensional representation of an object or surface with defined polygons, edges, and vertices. Asset Library Helps in systematically storing every possible digital media files like documents, audio & video files Character Rigging A technique of setting up bones and skeleton to a 2D/3D character model Character Skinning A process of shaping a character model by attaching vertexes to bones Export Media Helps in exporting projects into multiple file-formats Model Library A collection of ready-to-use high-quality 2D/3D models and characters for every purpose Text Animation Adding a visually appealing pattern-based motion graphics to the text + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 11 user ratings	4.7/5
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 63.6% Very Good 18.2% Average 9.1% Poor 9.1% Terrible 0%	Excellent 72.7% Very Good 27.3% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $54.91.	Free Trial Not Available Animation Desk Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Mari $2,280.00 $2,280.00 One Time Payment Mari Rent $749.00 $749.00 Mari Subscription $54.91 $65.00 per month	Animation Desk Free
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