# Maya, Ultimaker Cura vs Cinema 4D Comparison | | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 267 | 52 | 136 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Maya Pros: - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Crashes (1 reviews) - Software Bugs (1 reviews) ### Ultimaker Cura Pros: - Community Support (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) ### Cinema 4D Pros: - Animation (2 reviews) - Animation Quality (2 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (2 reviews) - 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (228 reviews) | 9.3 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (125 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.0 (228 reviews) | 9.3 (45 reviews) | 8.5 (126 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (200 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (223 reviews) | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (125 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Maya #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Ultimaker Cura #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Cinema 4D #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Maya** | 8.0/10 | 100 | | **Ultimaker Cura** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | 8.2/10 | 35 | #### Design | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | 7.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | | **Topology** | 8.7 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | | **Drawing** | 7.0 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (26 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | 7.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (19 reviews) | | **Effects** | 8.3 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | 9.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | | **Render** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.7 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | 8.8 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | | **Controls** | 8.5 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | | **Template library ** | 7.3 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Ultimaker Cura** | 8.1/10 | 38 | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | 9.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | 6.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | 9.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 5.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | 6.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Maya** | N/A | N/A | | **Ultimaker Cura** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | 8.6/10 | 5 | #### Library | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Rendering | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Maya** | 6.7/10 | 32 | | **Ultimaker Cura** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | 6.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.1 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Maya** | 7.4/10 | 41 | | **Ultimaker Cura** | N/A | N/A | | **Cinema 4D** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Maya (4):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine) **Unique to Ultimaker Cura (1):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) **Unique to Cinema 4D (4):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Maya | Ultimaker Cura | Cinema 4D | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 61.8% | 58.0% | 72.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.2% | 24.0% | 14.8% | | **Enterprise** | 15.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% | ### By Industry #### Maya - **Animation:** 16.6% - **Computer Games:** 13.1% - **Design:** 6.9% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 6.9% - **Entertainment:** 6.2% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1% - **Computer Software:** 3.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1% - **Other:** 31.7% #### Ultimaker Cura - **Design:** 12.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 8.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.0% - **Higher Education:** 8.0% - **Education Management:** 8.0% - **Consumer Electronics:** 6.0% - **Manufacturing:** 4.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 4.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.0% - **Automotive:** 4.0% - **Other:** 34.0% #### Cinema 4D - **Design:** 21.3% - **Animation:** 11.8% - **Graphic Design:** 10.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.8% - **Media Production:** 7.4% - **Entertainment:** 4.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.7% - **Broadcast Media:** 3.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9% - **Computer Games:** 2.9% - **Other:** 22.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Maya - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews) - [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews) - [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews) - [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews) - [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1089 reviews) - [Substance Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/substance-designer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews) ### Alternatives to Ultimaker Cura - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Tinkercad](https://www.g2.com/products/tinkercad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (119 reviews) - [Meshmixer](https://www.g2.com/products/meshmixer/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Repetier-Host](https://www.g2.com/products/repetier-host/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [OctoPrint](https://www.g2.com/products/octoprint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (11 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Simplify3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simplify3d/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews) ### Alternatives to Cinema 4D - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews) - [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews) - [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews) - [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews) - [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Maya - Title: [Is Maya free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-maya-free-to-use) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "NO" - Title: [What is new in Maya?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-new-in-maya) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Its a software of Autodesk, used for 3D modelling, rendering and animation" - Title: [What studios use Maya?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-studios-use-maya) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "MPC" - Title: [What does Maya software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-maya-software-do) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "While it's understandable that many of us prefer to do the work ourselves, when you have more tasks or responsibilities you start to define your time..." - Title: [laraib](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49923-laraib) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You need assistance and support to run a successful and high-quality business, which will undoubtedly boost your sales and team performance. In these..." ### Ultimaker Cura - Title: [Is Ultimaker Cura the same as Cura?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ultimaker-cura-the-same-as-cura) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" ### Cinema 4D - Title: [how i use this app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31247-how-i-use-this-app) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "how i download this? " - Title: [LIGHT OF THE LORD](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31720-light-of-the-lord) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "MEDIA " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/maya-vs-ultimaker-cura-vs-cinema-4d)