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Silo vs Maya: catalog facts
Silo	Maya
Best for: Modellers who want a dedicated subdivision and UV tool alongside their main 3D package	Best for: Industry-standard 3D modeling and animation suite for film, TV and games
Paid Paid licence with a 7-day free trial and a yearly upgrade period.	Paid Commercial subscription software from Autodesk.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Industry-standard tool with broad studio adoption Covers modeling, animation and effects in one application
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	Expensive subscription pricing aimed at studios and professionals Steep learning curve for newcomers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
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 Silo nevercenter.com/silo Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Maya autodesk.com/products/maya/overview Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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