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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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SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer
Star Rating
(33)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks Composer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Maya excels in its sculpting capabilities, with a score of 7.4, while SolidWorks Composer slightly outperforms it with a score of 7.6, indicating that users find SolidWorks Composer's sculpting tools to be more effective for their needs.
  • Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Composer shines in drawing features, scoring 8.4 compared to Maya's 7.0. This suggests that users appreciate the precision and ease of use in SolidWorks Composer's drawing tools for technical illustrations.
  • G2 users highlight that Maya's animation capabilities are superior, with a score of 9.0, while SolidWorks Composer scores 8.8. This indicates that users find Maya's animation tools more robust and versatile for creating dynamic content.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have similar rendering capabilities, with Maya scoring 9.0 and SolidWorks Composer at 8.3. However, reviewers mention that Maya's rendering quality is often perceived as more visually appealing, making it a preferred choice for high-end visual projects.
  • Reviewers say that Maya's pipeline management features score 8.8, significantly higher than SolidWorks Composer's 7.7. This suggests that users find Maya's workflow integration and asset management tools more efficient for collaborative projects.
  • Users report that while both products have a good quality of support, SolidWorks Composer scores higher at 8.4 compared to Maya's 7.7. This indicates that users feel more satisfied with the responsiveness and helpfulness of SolidWorks Composer's support team.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
SolidWorks Composer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
SolidWorks Composer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
9.0
29
Ease of Use
7.0
226
9.1
30
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
8.3
5
Quality of Support
7.8
198
8.4
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
8.4
29
Features by Category
Design
7.5
89
7.6
15
8.7
88
7.6
15
7.0
83
8.4
16
7.2
84
7.3
15
8.3
86
8.3
15
Move
9.1
86
8.8
14
9.1
89
8.3
16
8.7
86
8.5
16
Store & Manage
8.8
87
7.7
14
8.5
85
8.2
15
7.3
81
7.7
14
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
SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer
Maya and SolidWorks Composer are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as Animation, 3D Rendering, and VR Game Engine
SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer 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%
SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.8%
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%
SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.8%
Automotive
15.6%
Medical Devices
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.4%
Design
9.4%
Other
34.4%
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Maya
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SolidWorks Composer
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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
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
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SolidWorks Composer
SolidWorks Composer Discussions
Is SolidWorks composer included with professional?
1 Comment
Asit R.
AR
No needs sepeate licence for the Composer.Read more
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SolidWorks Composer has no more discussions with answers