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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
LightWave 3D
Star Rating
(29)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Mari excels in its "Sculpting" capabilities, providing a more intuitive experience for artists looking to create detailed textures, while LightWave 3D's sculpting features are considered less user-friendly and somewhat limited in comparison.
- Reviewers mention that Mari's "Dynamic Tessellation" feature allows for real-time adjustments without compromising performance, whereas LightWave 3D users have noted that its tessellation options can be cumbersome and less efficient.
- G2 users highlight Mari's superior "Texture Unwrap" functionality, which simplifies the UV mapping process, making it easier to manage complex textures, while LightWave 3D's UV mapping tools are often described as outdated and less effective.
- Users on G2 appreciate Mari's robust "Pipeline Controls," which facilitate seamless integration into existing workflows, whereas LightWave 3D's integration capabilities are seen as lacking, making it harder to connect with other software tools.
- Reviewers say that Mari's "Template Library" is extensive and well-organized, providing users with a wealth of resources to kickstart their projects, while LightWave 3D's library is often criticized for being limited and not as user-friendly.
- Users report that Mari's "Generative AI" features, particularly in "AI Text-to-3D," are cutting-edge and enhance creative possibilities, while LightWave 3D's generative AI tools are viewed as less advanced and not as versatile.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LightWave 3D
No pricing availableMari
No pricing availableFree Trial
LightWave 3D
No trial information availableMari
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.6
27
8.3
8
Ease of Use
7.4
27
8.1
8
Ease of Setup
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Ease of Admin
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Quality of Support
6.9
25
7.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
27
10.0
7
Features by Category
Design
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Move
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Store & Manage
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Generative AI
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Design
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Detail
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Logistics
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Generative AI
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Animation
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LightWave 3D and Mari are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
LightWave 3D is categorized as 3D Modeling and 3D Rendering
Mari is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LightWave 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mari
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
32.1%
Design
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Publishing
3.6%
Other
35.7%
Motion Pictures and Film
25.0%
Media Production
16.7%
Education Management
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Retail
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Discussions
LightWave 3D has no discussions with answers
Mari has no discussions with answers
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