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At a Glance
CryEngine
CryEngine
Star Rating
(16)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Maya
Maya
Star Rating
(265)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maya
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that CryEngine excels in rendering quality, particularly in creating realistic environments, while Maya is noted for its superior animation tools, making it a preferred choice for character animation.
  • Reviewers mention that CryEngine's visual fidelity is impressive, especially in VFX quality, but some users find its learning curve steeper compared to Maya, which is praised for its user-friendly interface.
  • G2 users highlight that CryEngine offers robust terrain and texture quality, but Maya shines in sculpting and topology, with users appreciating its diverse brush variety for detailed modeling.
  • Users on G2 indicate that while CryEngine has strong capabilities in AI Text-to-3D, Maya's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-Image, are more advanced, providing better integration for creative workflows.
  • Reviewers say that CryEngine's pipeline management is effective, but Maya's template library and no-code creation capabilities are often cited as significant advantages for teams looking to streamline their projects.
  • Users report that while both products have solid support, CryEngine's quality of support is rated higher, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team compared to Maya's support experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CryEngine
No pricing available
Maya
No pricing available
Free Trial
CryEngine
Free Trial is available
Maya
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
12
8.8
226
Ease of Use
7.9
12
7.0
226
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
33
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
25
Quality of Support
8.3
11
7.8
198
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
27
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
8.1
221
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.0
98
Design
Not enough data
7.5
89
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
7.0
83
Not enough data
7.2
84
Not enough data
8.3
86
Move
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.7
86
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
7.3
81
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
40
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Creation Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.7
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
29
Not enough data
6.4
29
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
7.4
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
7.9
38
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CryEngine
CryEngine
Maya
Maya
CryEngine and Maya are categorized as VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
CryEngine
CryEngine is categorized as Game Engine
Maya
Maya is categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CryEngine
CryEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Maya
Maya
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.2%
Reviewers' Industry
CryEngine
CryEngine
Entertainment
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Computer Games
20.0%
Writing and Editing
6.7%
Photography
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Maya
Maya
Animation
16.7%
Computer Games
12.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
7.0%
Design
7.0%
Entertainment
6.2%
Other
50.2%
Alternatives
CryEngine
CryEngine Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
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Godot
Godot
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Maya
Maya Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Blender
Blender
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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Modo
Modo
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Discussions
CryEngine
CryEngine Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
CryEngine has no discussions with answers
Maya
Maya Discussions
Is Maya free to use?
6 Comments
Mehul P.
MP
no, he give 30 day trialRead more
What is the best way to use Maya for Web App Games
2 Comments
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Maya is a powerful tool for modeling and most of the other tasks. But for modeling for web engine you mostly need to know restrictions you need to fit so...Read more
How do I easily master Maya? Some tips please.
2 Comments
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