Maya
Maya is the industry standard for 3D animation and VFX.
Our verdict
Who it's for
3D animation and modeling by Autodesk
Who should look elsewhere
Very expensive
Pros
- +Industry standard 3D
- +Animation tools
- +VFX capabilities
- +Good for film
- +Active development
Cons
- −Very expensive
- −Steep learning curve
- −Resource intensive
- −Complex interface
- −Subscription only
Key features
- ✓3D animation
- ✓Modeling
- ✓Simulation
- ✓Rendering
- ✓Industry standard
- ✓Autodesk
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Indie | $305 | year | Full Maya features; <$100k revenue limit; For individual creators |
| Monthly | $168 | month | Full Maya features; 3D animation & modeling; VFX tools |
| Annual | $1875 | year | Full Maya features; Best value; 3D animation & modeling |