Compare Blender and Maya 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.2% 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 BlenderMaya
Star Rating
(262)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MayaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in sculpting with a score of 8.6, while reviewers mention that Maya falls short with a score of 7.4, highlighting Blender's superior brush variety and sculpting tools.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's file support is robust, particularly with STL compatibility rated at 9.1, whereas Maya's file support, while good, does not match this level of compatibility.
- G2 users indicate that Blender's rendering capabilities shine, especially in textures and lighting, both rated at 9.5 and 9.6 respectively, while users on G2 note that Maya's rendering features are solid but do not reach the same heights.
- Users say that Blender's ease of setup is a strong point with a score of 9.1, making it more accessible for beginners compared to Maya's score of 8.6, which some users find slightly more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, are rated at 6.5, while Maya's score of 7.1 indicates a more advanced capability in this area, appealing to users interested in AI integration.
- Users report that Blender's community support is highly rated at 8.5, with many users praising the extensive resources available, while Maya's support quality at 7.7 is seen as less comprehensive by some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableMaya
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blender
No trial information availableMaya
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.8
223
Ease of Use
7.1
250
7.0
223
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
8.6
31
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
8.5
25
Quality of Support
8.5
217
7.7
196
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.7
27
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
8.1
219
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
7.4
87
8.3
121
8.7
86
8.2
115
7.0
81
7.9
114
7.1
82
8.5
121
8.3
84
Move
8.7
123
9.0
84
9.0
127
9.0
87
8.8
128
8.7
84
Store & Manage
8.6
114
8.8
85
8.3
123
8.5
83
7.8
112
7.3
79
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and Maya are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Maya
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%
Animation
16.9%
Computer Games
12.5%
Motion Pictures and Film
7.1%
Design
7.1%
Entertainment
6.3%
Other
50.2%
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
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Maya
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vivek T.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
I like that Maya is a highly powerful piece of software. It was the first 3D modelling software that I used, and I've been using Maya since Maya 5 launched back in 2003. I like the fact that Maya continues to be highly stable and reliable. In my over a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
I dislike the user interface. It is not intuitive and is very dated in appearance. Not easy for beginners. Also, the lighting functions are very weak.
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...
Vivek T.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
I like that Maya is a highly powerful piece of software. It was the first 3D modelling software that I used, and I've been using Maya since Maya 5 launched back in 2003. I like the fact that Maya continues to be highly stable and reliable. In my over a...
Verified User in Individual & Family Services
There isn't much i dislike about blender. I never studied it and got a job where they used Blender and learnt it in a matter of days.
Verified User in Higher Education
I dislike the user interface. It is not intuitive and is very dated in appearance. Not easy for beginners. Also, the lighting functions are very weak.
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
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2 comments
VK
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2 comments
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Maya is a powerful tool for modeling and most of the other tasks.
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How do I easily master Maya? Some tips please.
2 comments
GK
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