Mari
7.1#4 in 3d texturing softwareFrom $689 a yearFree planLinuxWindows
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VFX Texture Lab
6.1#20 in 3d texturing softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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| Fact | Mari | VFX Texture Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Mari is a 3D painting package for high-resolution texturing and look development in VFX, animation and games. | VFX Texture Lab is a node-based procedural authoring application for real-time VFX textures, animated flipbooks, reusable PBR materials and lightweight procedural geometry. |
| Support | Mari users can get help through Foundry’s Support Portal or Community, and Individual Subscription customers receive support by email while their subscription is valid. | The README directs users to report bugs with the application version, operating system and graphics hardware, plus a reproducer or logs and visual capture where applicable. |
Mari plans
- Studio Subscription$1,289 a year
- Quarterly Rental$949 a month
- Individual Subscription$689 a year
- Individual Subscription$86 a month
- Mari Non-commercialFree
- Mari Individual Subscription (monthly)$86 a month
VFX Texture Lab plans
- Free and open-sourceFree
Pick Mari if…
Mari suits texture artists working in VFX, animation, or games, especially freelancers and small companies where one person needs access. Studio subscriptions are also offered for teams.
Pick VFX Texture Lab if…
It suits 3D and VFX artists building effects such as fire, smoke, energy, dissolves, flipbooks or terrain. Its geometry tools are for procedural VFX construction, preview and export rather than replacing a full modeller or DCC.