Top 10 Maya Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Maya Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Unity
(352)4.6 out of 5
Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, RT3D content. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects,and automotive designers to filmmakers and more, use Unity to make their imaginations come to life. The Unity platform provides a comprehensive set of software solutions to create and operate real-time 2D and 3D content for multiple platforms, including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
• VR Game Engine
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Unity is:
Slower to reach roi
More usable
Better at support
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#2

Blender
(291)4.6 out of 5
Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Blender is:
Better at support
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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#3

Cinema 4D
(131)4.6 out of 5
Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics quickly and easily, then this is the choice for you.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Cinema 4D is:
More usable
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#4

Modo
(86)4.3 out of 5
MODO is your starting point for creative exploration.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Modo is:
More usable
Better at support
Easier to set up
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#5

LightWave 3D
(29)3.9 out of 5
LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, LightWave 3D is:
More usable
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#6

KeyShot
(179)4.5 out of 5
KeyShot is the fastest and easiest to use 3D rendering software available. In just a few steps you can create amazing visuals straight from your 3D models.
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, KeyShot is:
More usable
Better at support
Easier to set up
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#7

ZBrush
(100)4.7 out of 5
ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics.
Categories in common with Maya:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, ZBrush is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
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#8

Adobe Dimension
(76)4.4 out of 5
Adobe Dimension CC makes it easy for graphic designers to create high-quality, photorealistic 3D images.It composites 2D and 3D assets to build product shots, scene visualizations, and abstract art.
Categories in common with Maya:
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Rendering
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Adobe Dimension is:
More usable
Better at support
Easier to set up
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#9

SketchUp
(1,187)4.5 out of 5
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
Categories in common with Maya:
• 3D Modeling
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Reviewers say compared to Maya, SketchUp is:
Slower to reach roi
More usable
Easier to set up
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#10

Adobe After Effects
(1,052)4.6 out of 5
Animation and creative compositing software used by a wide variety of motion graphics and visual effects artists
Categories in common with Maya:
• Animation
Reviewers say compared to Maya, Adobe After Effects is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
Slower to reach roi
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