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Mari - Animation Software
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Overview

Description

Mari is a 2D animation software that enables users to paint animation directly onto the storyboard. This provides a flexible method of concepting ideas, blocking out scenes and coloring in ... Read More

Animation Desk is a software package that includes all the tools that aspiring animation artists will need to produce 2D animation. The software incorporates an animation timeline, which ... Read More

Entry Level Pricing
  • Starts from $2,280
  • Not Available
Free Trial Availability
  • No free trial
Spotsaas Score

8.0/10

9.0/10

User Ratings

4.2

(9)

4.6

(11)
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Software Demo

Demo

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Features

Total Features

6 Features

7 Features

Unique Features
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      Pricing

      Pricing Option
          Starting From
          • $2,280
          • Not Available
          Pricing Plans
          • Mari

            • Permanent license with one year Maintenance Plan

            • Node-locked or floating licenses available

          • Mari Rent

            • Quarterly rental license

            • Use all versions of Mari during the rental period

          • Mari Subscription

            • Annual license paid either monthly or annually

            • Single license for those working alone or in small companies

          • Not Available

          Other Details

          Organization Types supported
          • Freelancers
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          • Individuals
          • Large Enterprises
          • Freelancers
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          • Individuals
          • Large Enterprises
          Platforms Supported
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Mobile - Android
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Installed - Mac
          • Installed - Windows
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Mobile - Android
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Installed - Mac
          • Installed - Windows
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          Modes of support
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          API Support
          • Available
          • Not Available
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          User Reviews

          User Ratings
          Rating Distribution

          Excellent

          14

          Very Good

          4

          Good

          2

          Poor

          0

          Terible

          0

          Excellent

          8

          Very Good

          3

          Good

          0

          Poor

          0

          Terible

          0

          Expert's Review generated by AI

          Mari stands out as the industry standard texturing application, lauded for its user-friendly interface and robust features that streamline workflows in large studios. Users appreciate its ...Read more

          Animation Desk is a user-friendly animation software that caters to beginners and seasoned creators alike. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and ease of use, making it a perfect choice for ...Read more

          Pros and Cons
          • Industry standard texturing application for professional CG industry, user-friendly with essential features.

          • Impressive final results with precise paint and blending control at a reasonable price.

          • Easy and realistic texture and painting capability.

          • Valuable tool for texturing with useful projection painting feature.

          • Comparable power to other industry tools like Substance package.

          • Steep learning curve for newcomers without proper support due to the richness of features.

          • Limited selection in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors, restricting advanced functionalities.

          • Beginner-friendly interface, making it easy for starters to use and create animations.

          • Free version offers sufficient features and functionalities without the need to purchase the paid version.

          • Comprehensive video tutorials available for guidance and learning.

          • Variety of tools available for creating unique visual products.

          • Suitable for creating animations, videos, storyboards, and other visual content.

          • Limited advanced features and tools compared to more professional animation software.

          • May not offer deep customizations or advanced functionalities as other high-end animation tools.

          Positive Reviews

          No reviews available for the product

          No reviews available for the product

          Customers

          Customers
          MPC

          MPC

          Framestore

          Framestore

          Laika

          Laika

          No Customers information available.

          Media and Screenshots

          Videos
          video-0

          3 Videos

          video-0

          1 Videos

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          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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          Mari offers Free Trial, but Animation Desk does not.

          Mari is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

          Animation Desk is designed for Individuals, Medium Business and Small Business.

          The starting price of Mari begins at $2,280, while pricing details for Animation Desk are unavailable.

          Some top alternatives to Mari includes Marionette Studio, Harmony, 3D Slash, 3ds Max, Maya, Quixel Suite, Cinema 4D, Modo and Adobe Substance 3D Painter.

          Some top alternatives to Animation Desk includes FlexClip, Marionette Studio, Animatron Studio, Animaker, Harmony, Adobe Animate, Adobe Character Animator, MakeStoryboard and Animazer.

          Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].