Compare Blender and Mari 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlenderMari
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MariSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with its "Textures" and "Lighting" features, achieving a high score of 9.5, while Mari, although strong, scores slightly lower in "Lighting" at 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's "Mesh Repair" and "File Editing" functionalities are standout features, both scoring 9.1 and 9.3 respectively, which users find essential for maintaining high-quality models, whereas Mari's similar features do not match this level of performance.
- G2 users highlight Blender's superior "Dynamic Tessellation" and "UV Mapping" capabilities, which are crucial for detailed sculpting, scoring 8.6 and 9.0 respectively, while Mari's scores in these areas are not as competitive.
- Users on G2 appreciate Blender's "Brush Variety" scoring 7.9, which allows for more creative freedom in sculpting, while Mari's brush options are noted to be more limited, impacting user experience.
- Reviewers say that Blender's "Operating System" compatibility is rated at 9.6, making it more versatile across different platforms compared to Mari, which has a lower score of 8.3 in this area.
- Users report that Mari shines in "Visual Effects" with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those focused on high-quality texturing and effects, while Blender's score in this category is slightly lower at 9.0, indicating a close competition but with Mari having a slight edge.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableMari
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blender
No trial information availableMari
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.3
8
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.1
8
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
7.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
10.0
7
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Mari are categorized as Animation
Unique Categories
Blender is categorized as 3D Printing, Video Effects, 3D Modeling, Video Editing, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
Mari is categorized as 3D Painting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mari
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
25.0%
Media Production
16.7%
Education Management
16.7%
Animation
16.7%
Retail
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Charles M.
Verified User in Automotive
It is in constant evolution and still needs to be a complete tool to apply in major industries as a primary design software, it is still of complementary use, it seems to me that some modeling tools work correctly only when you use a graphic drawing...
Mari
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mike G.
Verified User in Design
Once you get through the interface and start working with MARI there is no more robust texture toolset on the market. MARI can work with huge texture sizes and multiple UDIMS, putting it into a class leading workflow. The controls are simple and intuitive...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Simone G.
Verified User in Animation
A lot of patience is required, it's not an easy software and requires a lot of time to be understood.
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Mike G.
Verified User in Design
Once you get through the interface and start working with MARI there is no more robust texture toolset on the market. MARI can work with huge texture sizes and multiple UDIMS, putting it into a class leading workflow. The controls are simple and intuitive...
Charles M.
Verified User in Automotive
It is in constant evolution and still needs to be a complete tool to apply in major industries as a primary design software, it is still of complementary use, it seems to me that some modeling tools work correctly only when you use a graphic drawing...
Simone G.
Verified User in Animation
A lot of patience is required, it's not an easy software and requires a lot of time to be understood.
Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
Mari has no discussions with answers
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