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At a Glance
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Star Rating
(29)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Information
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
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maya
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Maya excels in animation capabilities, with a high score of 9.0, while LightWave 3D also performs well but does not match Maya's level of sophistication in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya's rendering capabilities are top-notch, achieving a score of 9.0, which is crucial for users focused on high-quality visual output, whereas LightWave 3D, while competent, does not reach the same level of acclaim.
  • G2 users highlight that Maya's sculpting features score 7.4, which is beneficial for detailed character modeling, while LightWave 3D lacks in this area, making it less favorable for users who prioritize sculpting.
  • Users on G2 report that Maya's pipeline management scores 8.8, indicating a robust system for managing workflows, while LightWave 3D's pipeline management is less effective, which can hinder productivity for teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya's effects capabilities score 8.3, providing a wide range of options for visual effects, whereas LightWave 3D's effects features are not as comprehensive, limiting creative possibilities.
  • Users say that Maya's overall ease of use is rated at 7.0, which some find challenging, while LightWave 3D scores slightly higher at 7.4, suggesting a more user-friendly experience for beginners.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LightWave 3D
No pricing available
Maya
No pricing available
Free Trial
LightWave 3D
No trial information available
Maya
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
27
8.8
226
Ease of Use
7.4
27
7.0
226
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
33
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
25
Quality of Support
6.9
25
7.8
198
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
27
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
27
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
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
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Maya
Maya
LightWave 3D and Maya are categorized as 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and Animation
Unique Categories
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D has no unique categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as VR Game Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Maya
Maya
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.2%
Reviewers' Industry
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Animation
32.1%
Design
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Publishing
3.6%
Other
35.7%
Maya
Maya
Animation
16.7%
Computer Games
12.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
7.0%
Design
7.0%
Entertainment
6.2%
Other
50.2%
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LightWave 3D
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Maya
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Discussions
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
LightWave 3D 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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