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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 Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Star Rating
(55)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Visualize
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Maya excels in sculpting capabilities, with a score of 7.4, making it a preferred choice for artists focused on detailed character modeling, while SOLIDWORKS Visualize lacks this level of sculpting finesse.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya's topology tools are rated highly at 8.6, which is crucial for creating clean and efficient models, whereas SOLIDWORKS Visualize does not emphasize this feature, focusing more on rendering and visualization.
  • G2 users highlight that Maya's animation features, particularly the "Animate" and "Render" functionalities, both score a perfect 9.0, indicating robust support for animators, while SOLIDWORKS Visualize, although strong in rendering, does not match this level of animation support.
  • Users on G2 report that Maya's ease of setup is rated at 8.6, suggesting a smoother onboarding experience compared to SOLIDWORKS Visualize, which has a lower score of 6.5, indicating potential challenges for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for both products is comparable, with Maya scoring 7.7 and SOLIDWORKS Visualize at 7.8, indicating that users can expect reliable assistance from both software providers.
  • Users say that while both products have generative AI capabilities, Maya's AI Text-to-3D feature scores 7.1, which is slightly better than SOLIDWORKS Visualize's performance in this area, showcasing Maya's edge in integrating AI into creative workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No pricing available
Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
8.1
48
Ease of Use
7.0
226
7.8
48
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
7.7
8
Quality of Support
7.8
198
7.8
45
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
7.1
49
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
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Maya and SOLIDWORKS Visualize are categorized as 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and VR Game Engine
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize 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 Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.4%
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 Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Design
18.9%
Medical Devices
7.5%
Oil & Energy
5.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
56.6%
Alternatives
Maya
Maya Alternatives
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Unity
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Blender
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Modo
Modo
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SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Alternatives
Blender
Blender
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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V-Ray
V-Ray
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KeyShot
KeyShot
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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 Visualize
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Discussions
Is solidworks visualize free?
1 Comment
Sanyog L.
SL
No. It is not free. There are two paid packages to choose from:standard or professional. For the price, it is better to ask Solidworks for quotation. Read more
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SOLIDWORKS Visualize has no more discussions with answers