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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
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Unity
Unity
Star Rating
(363)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Unity excels in ease of use with a score of 8.6, making it more accessible for beginners compared to Maya's score of 7.0. Reviewers mention that Unity's intuitive interface and extensive documentation help new users get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya shines in its topology capabilities, scoring 8.6 compared to Unity's 7.5. Users on G2 highlight Maya's advanced modeling tools, which allow for more detailed and complex character designs.
  • G2 users report that both software products have strong rendering quality, but Unity's rendering quality score of 8.5 is slightly higher than Maya's, which is noted for its VFX quality. Reviewers say that Unity's real-time rendering capabilities are particularly beneficial for game development.
  • Users say that Maya offers superior animation tools, scoring 9.0 in the animate category, while Unity scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that Maya's animation features, such as the Time Editor and Graph Editor, provide more control and flexibility for animators.
  • Reviewers mention that Unity's pipeline management is robust, scoring 8.5, which is on par with Maya's 8.8. Users report that both platforms facilitate effective team collaboration, but Unity's asset store is frequently highlighted as a valuable resource for finding additional tools and assets.
  • Users on G2 report that Unity's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 7.1, while Maya's AI Text-to-3D scores higher at 7.9. Reviewers say that Maya's integration of AI tools enhances its modeling capabilities, making it a preferred choice for users focused on innovative design techniques.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
8.8
309
Ease of Use
7.0
226
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
8.5
57
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.8
198
8.4
289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
8.4
47
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
9.2
299
Features by Category
Design
7.5
89
7.8
45
8.7
88
7.4
46
7.0
83
7.7
48
7.2
84
7.5
46
8.3
86
8.4
51
Move
9.1
86
8.6
53
9.1
89
8.7
53
8.7
86
8.8
52
Store & Manage
8.8
87
8.5
50
8.5
85
8.6
51
7.3
81
8.0
49
Generative AI
6.7
40
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
134
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.4
122
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.9
110
6.7
32
5.4
6
Generative AI
6.7
29
5.6
6
6.4
29
5.3
6
7.1
30
5.3
6
Generative AI
6.9
36
5.8
6
7.9
38
6.1
6
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Maya
Maya
Unity
Unity
Maya and Unity are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, and VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya has no unique categories
Unity
Unity is categorized as AR Game Engine and Game Engine
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%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
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%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
40.1%
Computer Software
10.8%
Entertainment
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.0%
Alternatives
Maya
Maya Alternatives
Blender
Blender
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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Modo
Modo
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LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
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Unity
Unity Alternatives
3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Blender
Blender
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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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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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Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 Comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 Comments
Ernesto S.
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 Comments
Matt A.
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more