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Industry-standard 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software for film, TV, and games

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  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price $245/month
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies

What is Autodesk Maya?

Autodesk Maya is a professional 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering application widely used in film, television, and video game production. Built on a node-based dependency graph architecture, Maya supports scripting and extension through MEL, Python, and C++, and includes tools such as Bifrost for simulation, Arnold rendering, and MASH for motion graphics. It is developed by Autodesk, a US software company.

Maya is sold as a subscription, billed monthly or annually, with a lower-cost Maya Indie plan for individuals earning under a set revenue threshold. Autodesk also offers Maya through its pay-as-you-go Flex token system. A 30-day free trial of the full application is available directly from Autodesk before purchase.

Key Features of Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Maya lists 8 documented features, including Node-based dependency graph scene architecture, MEL, Python, and C++ scripting and API support and Bifrost procedural simulation framework. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Node-based dependency graph scene architecture
  • MEL, Python, and C++ scripting and API support
  • Bifrost procedural simulation framework
  • Arnold renderer integration
  • MASH motion graphics toolset
  • Advanced character rigging, skinning, and animation tools
  • USD (Universal Scene Description) and OpenColorIO pipeline support
  • Export to game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity

Autodesk Maya Pricing

Autodesk Maya lists 3 plans, from $245 to $1,945.

Monthly Subscription

$245/month

Single user

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Full Maya subscription billed monthly.

Annual Subscription

$1,945/year

Single user

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Full Maya subscription billed annually, the standard way most individuals and studios license Maya.

Maya Indie

$305/year

For individuals/small teams earning under $100,000/year revenue

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Same core features as the full subscription at a reduced price, subject to eligibility requirements.

Autodesk Maya Specifications

Autodesk Maya is available on Windows and macOS. It offers an API and has a free trial.

Deployment
  • On Premises
Billing cycle
Monthly
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
Support
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Tickets
  • Training
Integrations
Arnold, Bifrost, Substance, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Unity, USD pipelines
Public API
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
autodesk.com

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Autodesk Maya FAQs

Maya is available as a monthly subscription at $245/month or an annual subscription at $1,945/year, with a discounted Maya Indie plan at $305/year for qualifying individuals under a revenue threshold.

Yes, Autodesk offers a 30-day free trial of the full version of Maya.

Maya Indie is a lower-cost version of Maya with the same core features, intended for individual creators or small teams earning below a set annual revenue threshold.

Maya supports MEL (Maya Embedded Language), Python, and C++ for scripting and custom tool development.

Maya is generally favored for character animation and rigging in film and games, while 3ds Max is more commonly used for modeling and design visualization workflows, particularly on Windows-only pipelines.