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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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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Star Rating
(147)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unreal Engine
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Unreal Engine excels in rendering quality, achieving a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention contributes to its superior visual fidelity, particularly in creating realistic environments and effects.
  • Reviewers mention that Maya shines in ease of setup with a score of 8.6, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize a straightforward installation process compared to Unreal Engine's 7.9.
  • G2 users highlight Unreal Engine's animation capabilities, scoring 9.0, which reviewers say allows for fluid character movements and dynamic scenes, while Maya's animation score is slightly lower at 8.7.
  • Users on G2 report that Unreal Engine's quality of support is rated at 8.3, with reviewers noting responsive community forums and extensive documentation, whereas Maya's support is rated lower at 7.7, indicating potential delays in assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that Unreal Engine's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 7.1, which users say enhances creative workflows, while Maya's similar features lag behind with a score of 7.9.
  • Users say that Unreal Engine's product direction is highly rated at 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and updates, while Maya's score of 8.1 suggests a more conservative approach to product evolution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Maya
No pricing available
Unreal Engine
No pricing available
Free Trial
Maya
No trial information available
Unreal Engine
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
226
9.0
127
Ease of Use
7.0
226
7.6
128
Ease of Setup
8.7
33
8.0
37
Ease of Admin
8.5
25
8.1
24
Quality of Support
7.8
198
8.4
117
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
8.5
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
221
9.3
127
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
8.8
46
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.1
45
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.5
40
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
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Maya and Unreal Engine are categorized as VR Game Engine
Unique Categories
Maya
Maya is categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is categorized as Game Engine and AR 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%
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.0%
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%
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Computer Games
38.4%
Entertainment
8.9%
Computer Software
7.5%
Animation
6.2%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
34.2%
Alternatives
Maya
Maya Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Blender
Blender
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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Modo
Modo
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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Nuke
Nuke
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CryEngine
CryEngine
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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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.
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Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine Discussions
What is Unreal Engine used for?
2 Comments
Pranav S.
PS
Game designing primarily but you can use it to render 3d cinematics as well.Read more
What is a
1 Comment
Ross T.
RT
It is nothingRead more
Unreal engine questions
1 Comment
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DL
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