Maya vs Blender Comparison

87% 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

Maya

3D Modeling Software

4.4

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Blender

3D Modeling Software

4.7 16 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects with Maya. Work directly with USD data in common Maya editors such as the Outliner and Attribute Editor. Import USD data as native Maya data and export native Maya data as USD data. Create great-looking effects, such as snow and dust storms, right out of the box with prebuilt graphs. Easily transfer animation between skeletons that have the same or different skeletal structures. Create 3D models using geometry based on vertices, edges, and faces. Read more

Introducing the ultimate 3D Creation Suite – Blender! Blender is a free and open source software for creating 3D artwork with top quality renders. It can assist with modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and even video editing and game creation. Highly experienced professionals have worked together to develop an easy-to-use product that is reliable and comprehensive. Whether customers are a 3D professional looking for a reliable and comprehensive suite, or an aspiring 3D artist looking to achieve amazing results, Blender is the perfect tool. It can help to create professional 3D artwork with a wide range of powerful features that are easily accessible. It is capable of creating realistic 3D renders with realistic lighting, textures, and shadows. The software also supports advanced rigging, animation, and motion tracking capabilities to help bring 3D visions to life. Additionally, can use the video editing and game creation tools to create sophisticated multimedia experiences, all within the single program. For those seeking to design and render 3D artwork, Blender is an intuitive and affordable choice. Its support for the entirety of the 3D pipeline allows for quick entry into the world of 3D design and production. With its combination of powerful tools and a user-friendly interface, Blender can help to take 3D artwork to the next level. Try Blender today and see just what can create! Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $215.0.

Free Trial Not Available
Blender Offers Free-forever plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

87% 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

89%
Reviews

78%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

79%

89% 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

88%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

78%
Popularity

93%

Features

Total Features	5 Features	5 Features
Common Features for All	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously + 2 More - Show Less	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously + 2 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5	4.7/5 16 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 55.7% Very Good 34.8% Average 7.6% Poor 0.6% Terrible 1.3%	Excellent 73.2% Very Good 23.1% Average 3.3% Poor 0% Terrible 0.3%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $215.0.	Free Trial Not Available Blender Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Maya $215.00 $215.00 per month	Blender Free
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