Autodesk Maya vs OctaneRender

• Complete 3D package
• Many features and convenient
• You can add scripts and plug-ins

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• Octane uses GPU rendering so it takes advantage of the video card.
• It gives you a good selection of options to tweak and refine your model rendering.
• It can use 3D instances so it doesn't overuse computer resources.
• There are plugins that can be incorporated into other 3D packages for rendering.
• Octane is particularly inexpensive compared to other 3D render packages.
• You are able to copy certain sections of nodes in order to create different iterations of the same environment or model. For example, changing the lighting or camera features.

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• Better design of the interface.
• Better price.

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• Its user interface could use some improvement.
• It is node-based so there is a slight learning curve when using it as a beginner.
• It doesn't import FBX files.
• It requires a 3D model to have UVs in order to import it into Octane.
• At times it may not be as stable.

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• Maya provides full support and their support team is always there to help.

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• Octane has had a huge advantage of GPU rendering.
• It's relatively inexpensive compared to other rendering packages.
• It allows for more control over the scene compared to packages like Keyshot.

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