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At a Glance
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
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iClone
iClone
Star Rating
(13)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$ 398 USD 1 package
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that while both Maya and iClone have strong animation capabilities, Maya excels in complex character animation with its advanced rigging tools, whereas iClone is praised for its user-friendly interface that simplifies the animation process for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya's sculpting features, such as the Artisan tool, provide a high level of detail and control, making it ideal for professional artists, while iClone's sculpting tools are more basic, focusing on speed and ease of use for quick projects.
  • G2 users highlight that Maya's rendering capabilities, particularly with Arnold, deliver high-quality visuals, but the rendering process can be time-consuming. In contrast, iClone's real-time rendering is noted for its efficiency, allowing users to see results instantly, which is beneficial for rapid prototyping.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Maya's extensive brush variety and effects options are superior for detailed texture work, while iClone's effects are more limited but sufficient for users looking for straightforward solutions without the steep learning curve.
  • Reviewers say that Maya's pipeline integration is robust, making it suitable for larger teams and complex projects, whereas iClone's pipeline is simpler, catering to small businesses that need quick and effective solutions without extensive setup.
  • Users report that while both products have generative AI features, Maya's AI Text-to-3D capabilities are more advanced, allowing for intricate designs, while iClone's generative AI tools are easier to use, making them more accessible for users who are less experienced with 3D modeling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
iClone
Character Animation Basic Bundle
$ 398 USD
1 package
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Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
iClone
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
8.8
10
Ease of Use
7.0
226
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
6.7
6
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
8.7
5
Quality of Support
7.8
198
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
7.1
8
Features by Category
8.0
98
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Move
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
40
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
6.7
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
29
Not enough data
6.4
29
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
36
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maya
Maya
iClone
iClone
Maya and iClone are categorized as Animation and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as 3D Modeling and VR Game Engine
iClone
iClone has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Maya
Maya
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.2%
iClone
iClone
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Maya
Maya
Animation
16.7%
Computer Games
12.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
7.0%
Design
7.0%
Entertainment
6.2%
Other
50.2%
iClone
iClone
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Music
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
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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iClone
iClone Alternatives
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Add Cinema 4D
Unity
Unity
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MotionBuilder
MotionBuilder
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Discussions
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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iClone
iClone Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
iClone has no discussions with answers