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Maya vs Silo: catalog facts
Maya	Silo
Best for: Industry-standard 3D modeling and animation suite for film, TV and games	Best for: Modellers who want a dedicated subdivision and UV tool alongside their main 3D package
Paid Commercial subscription software from Autodesk.	Paid Paid licence with a 7-day free trial and a yearly upgrade period.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Industry-standard tool with broad studio adoption Covers modeling, animation and effects in one application	Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling UV mapping included All 4 strengths for Silo Focused toolset for polygon and subdivision modelling UV mapping included Native builds for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs Optional companion renderer, Milo
Expensive subscription pricing aimed at studios and professionals Steep learning curve for newcomers	Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program Trial lasts only 7 days All 3 limitations for Silo Modelling only; rendering needs Milo or another program Trial lasts only 7 days macOS version requires an M1 or newer Mac
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Maya autodesk.com/products/maya/overview Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Silo nevercenter.com/silo Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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