--- description: Review of Maya Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Maya | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Animation Software](/directory/4424/animation/software) > [Maya](/software/415865/maya-by-autodesk) # Maya Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/415865/maya-by-autodesk Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/415865/maya-by-autodesk?page=2) > Maya is an animation tool for 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and rendering. With Maya, you can create any character or creature imaginable. Users can design cool virtual reality games or popular TV shows or movies or even animate models with Maya's keyframe-based editor. Maya also has tools to perform sophisticated simulations of crowds, water, fire, smoke, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 38 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 38 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Autodesk - **Location**: San Rafael, US - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 215.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: $1,700 - Annually $4590 - Every 3 year - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Modeling - API - Animation - Animations & Transitions - Content Library - Drag & Drop - Media Import - Rendering - Search - Text Overlay - Video Content - Video Editing ## Integrations (7 total) - Amazon Redshift - Daz Studio - Houdini - OctaneRender - RenderMan - SyncSketch - V-Ray ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Animation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4424/animation/software) ## Related Categories - [Animation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4424/animation/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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A second screen can be necessary. > > It was really complex at first, because I was used to other programs, that had different commands and tools, but once you start learning, getting to know the tools, and exploring the software, it gets progressively easier. ----- ### "I have used Maya for almost ten years and I wouldn't use anything else." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 February 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Why settle for anything less? Maya has everything you need for 3D animation and more. I have even produced motion graphics with it. This is the most versatile and user-friendly program out there for 3D animation. > > **Cons**: Maya is incredibly expensive if you are not a student. The price alone is something of a deterrent, but don't let that stop you because it is well worth the price. > > With Maya, you get a full range of tools and the ability to create anything your heart desires. From my experience, rendering doesn't take as long in Maya than it can in other programs. ----- ### "An example of software long overtaken by FOSS" — 2.0/5 > **Adriel** | *3 March 2022* | Research | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Autodesk Maya was a staple of 3D modeling, and I used it to great effect for visual projects. It became an industry need for a reason: it's effective in what it does. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, its high price and paid updates make it pale in comparison to Blender. The latter software is not only free and open source, but it has all the functionality of paid software. Autodesk Maya is a great example of software long overtaken by FOSS alternatives, together with Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office among many others. ----- ### "I've been modelling game characters for my personal project" — 4.0/5 > **Usamedin** | *18 January 2018* > > **Pros**: I like the most that it has many tools not just for modelling but the whole 3D area, modelling,rendering,rigging,animation etc... Then i like that the whole UI is customizable, and last i like that it has the option to write scripts\! > > **Cons**: I don't like the redesign that happens every year on this software, and they are moving the tools around the menus other than that everything is super cool. ----- ### "the best of the best for professional design work 3d" — 5.0/5 > **Edgar** | *6 March 2018* | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: the tool that stands out is the render module. you have all the options you need to generate a render with a professional level, another element that stands out is the module to add textures is great and realistic. > > **Cons**: it is a bit slow if you do not have a powerful PC, it is necessary to improve the compatibility with several vector formats and make the effects menu a bit more intuitive, it can sometimes be confusing > > I have made 3d logos with cinematic effects for several electoral events ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/415865/maya-by-autodesk?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/415865/maya-by-autodesk) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data