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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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Mudbox
Mudbox
Star Rating
(49)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$160 for 2 years
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Maya excels in animation and rendering capabilities, with a perfect score of 9.0 in both areas, making it a preferred choice for users focused on high-quality animations and visual effects.
  • Reviewers mention that Mudbox offers superior ease of use, scoring 8.7 compared to Maya's 7.0, which is particularly beneficial for beginners or those looking for a more intuitive sculpting experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Maya's topology tools score an impressive 8.6, allowing for more precise modeling, while Mudbox's sculpting capabilities are rated lower at 7.4, indicating a potential drawback for users focused on detailed sculpting.
  • Users on G2 report that Maya's pipeline management features, with a score of 8.8, provide robust integration options, which is essential for teams working on complex projects, whereas Mudbox lacks in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Mudbox shines in its brush variety, scoring 7.2, which allows for more creative freedom in texturing, while Maya's brush variety is less impressive, potentially limiting artistic expression.
  • Users mention that while both products have a good quality of support, Maya's score of 7.7 is slightly lower than Mudbox's 7.8, indicating that users may find better assistance with Mudbox when encountering issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
Mudbox
2 Year
$160
for 2 years
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Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
Mudbox
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
7.8
48
Ease of Use
7.0
226
8.7
48
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
198
7.8
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
6.6
48
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
Not enough data
9.3
5
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
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
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Mudbox
Mudbox
Maya and Mudbox are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as Animation, 3D Rendering, and VR Game Engine
Mudbox
Mudbox is categorized as 3D Painting
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%
Mudbox
Mudbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.2%
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%
Mudbox
Mudbox
Animation
24.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Design
8.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.1%
Computer Games
6.1%
Other
46.9%
Alternatives
Maya
Maya Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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Modo
Modo
Add Modo
Mudbox
Mudbox Alternatives
ZBrush
ZBrush
Add ZBrush
3D Coat
3D Coat
Add 3D Coat
Blender
Blender
Add Blender
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Add Adobe Substance 3D Painter
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
Валерий .
В
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
GK
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Mudbox
Mudbox Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Mudbox has no discussions with answers