Autodesk Maya
Industry-standard 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software for film and games.
- Pricing
- subscription
- Free tier
- false
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- License
- proprietary
- Open source
- No
Ranking
Methodology: 3D Animation Software — Baseline Methodology v1.0.0 · last ranking update 2026-09-13 · eligibility: ranked
Why this rank? See the factor breakdown
| Factor | Weight | Score | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation Software — core capability coverage score | 15.0% | 95.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — outcome quality score | 12.0% | 93.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — advanced workflow depth score | 10.0% | 96.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — domain interoperability score | 8.0% | 90.0 | Moderate |
| 3D Animation Software — scale / capacity score | 5.0% | 92.0 | Moderate |
| Usability & adoption | 10.0% | 62.0 | Moderate |
| Reliability & performance | 10.0% | 84.0 | Moderate |
| Security, privacy & compliance | 5.0% | 78.0 | Moderate |
| Interoperability & ecosystem | 10.0% | 88.0 | Moderate |
| Value & total cost | 8.0% | 52.0 | Moderate |
| Support & documentation | 4.0% | 90.0 | Moderate |
| Evidence confidence | 3.0% | 86.0 | Moderate |
12 of 12 factors currently assessed for Autodesk Maya. “—” means not yet assessed — never a hidden zero. Weights and thresholds are published in the category methodology.
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Overview
Autodesk Maya is a 3D computer graphics application used to create interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated films, TV series, and visual effects. Maya offers extensive toolsets for character rigging, animation, dynamics, and rendering (Arnold included).
Facts & attributes
Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).
Identity · Taxonomy
- Tags(open-source;cloud-native)
- 3d animation, modeling, vfx, rendering, proprietaryVerification pending
Platform · Deployment
- Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance)
- desktopVerification pending
- Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux)
- Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending
- Operating systems(Windows;macOS;Linux;iOS;Android)
- Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending
Pricing · Licensing
- Free plan(true/false)
- falseVerification pending
- Free trial(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license)
- proprietaryVerification pending
- Open source(true/false)
- falseVerification pending
- Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom)
- subscriptionVerification pending
- Trial length(14)
- 30Verification pending
Features · Product · Fit
- Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics)
- 3D modeling, Rigging and animation, Effects and simulation with Bifrost, Look development with LookdevX, Rendering, OpenUSD-based workflowsVerification pending
Api · Integrations · Ecosystem
- API available(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
Audience · Use · Case
- Best for(Neutral editorial summary)
- Autodesk Maya is a 3D animation, modeling, and rendering package used for animated films, TV series, visual effects, and game assets, with MEL and Python scripting and OpenUSD support for studio pipelines.Verification pending
- Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate)
- Animated films and TV series, Visual effects, Game asset creationVerification pending
- Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist)
- advancedVerification pending
Lifecycle · Versioning
- Current version(1.12.3)
- 2027Verification pending
- Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived)
- activeVerification pending
Vendor · Maintainer
- Founded year(2012)
- 1982Verification pending
- Headquarters country(US)
- United StatesVerification pending
- Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual)
- commercialVerification pending
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