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At a Glance
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Star Rating
(134)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cinema 4D
Maya
Maya
Star Rating
(262)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maya
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Cinema 4D excels in ease of use with a score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while users report that Maya, with a score of 7.0, can have a steeper learning curve due to its more complex interface.
  • Users on G2 mention that Cinema 4D's rendering capabilities, particularly in exterior rendering, shine with a score of 9.3, whereas Maya's rendering is also strong but slightly lower at 9.0, indicating a close competition in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D offers a robust library of materials with a score of 9.0, which is highly beneficial for quick project setups, while Maya's material library, although good, does not match this level of variety and ease of access.
  • G2 users report that Cinema 4D's effects capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.0, which allows for more dynamic visual storytelling, while Maya, with a score of 8.3, provides solid effects but may require more manual adjustments.
  • Users say that Cinema 4D's animation features, particularly in the "Animate" category, are rated highly at 9.3, making it ideal for motion graphics, while Maya's animation capabilities, although strong at 9.0, are often seen as more suited for character animation.
  • Reviewers mention that Cinema 4D's pipeline integration is rated at 8.4, which is beneficial for collaborative projects, while Maya's slightly higher score of 8.8 indicates a more seamless integration experience for users working in larger teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cinema 4D
No pricing available
Maya
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cinema 4D
Free Trial is available
Maya
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
124
8.8
223
Ease of Use
8.5
124
7.0
223
Ease of Setup
8.8
16
8.6
31
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
8.5
25
Quality of Support
8.4
104
7.7
196
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
12
8.7
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
124
8.1
219
Features by Category
Design
7.9
28
7.4
87
7.7
30
8.7
86
7.2
26
7.0
81
6.5
19
7.1
82
9.0
32
8.3
84
Move
9.3
32
9.0
84
8.9
34
9.0
87
9.2
33
8.7
84
Store & Manage
8.4
31
8.8
85
8.2
34
8.5
83
7.8
30
7.3
79
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.6
38
Not enough data
7.1
39
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
5
Not enough data
Library
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Rendering
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Integrations
6.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.8
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
28
Not enough data
6.5
28
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
7.4
40
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
7.9
38
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Maya
Maya
Cinema 4D and Maya are categorized as Animation, 3D Modeling, and 3D Rendering
Unique Categories
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Maya
Maya is categorized as VR Game Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.8%
Maya
Maya
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Design
20.9%
Animation
11.9%
Graphic Design
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Media Production
7.5%
Other
41.0%
Maya
Maya
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
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Isaac C.
IC
Isaac C.
Verified User in Graphic Design

Cinema 4d is the best 3D software for graphic designers. It is the program for excellence. Nowadays more and more people in the sector are using. Is the best program to create animations in 3d. Has many new characteristics, and gives you a lot of ways to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
GD
Verified User in Design

Material editor is limited No "editible poly" as in 3Ds max Can't use multiple uvw channels for the same object

Maya
Maya
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bader B.
BB
Bader B.
Verified User in Animation

The tool set in Maya is extremely robust for almost all parts of production on both feature and tv animation. In my line of work as an animator, nothing comes close to having total control over your 3D characters as in Maya. The best part about the software...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

its to hard for working and use ram and lag in converting

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Discussions
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D Discussions
how i use this app?
2 comments
AM
Hey there, you could start by learning what it's used for. You can start by learning the interface. There are lots of resources on youtube that will...Read more
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1 comment
Revival E.
RE
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Cinema 4D has no more discussions with answers
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.
2 comments
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