The case for and against. What Mari does well, and when it costs too much.
For. What works in its favour.
- Handles very heavy textures and models.
- Recognized standard in VFX and film.
- High-resolution multi-UDIM support.
- Integrates into production pipelines.
- You work in VFX, film or AAA games.
- You need to handle many high-resolution UDIMs.
Pays off from
48 minsaved a month
Mari costs $32/month. If your hour is worth $40, those 48 min cover it.
Against. What to plan for.
- No free version.
- High cost and steep learning curve.
- Overkill for simple projects.
- Occasional use doesn't justify the cost.
- You want a free or consumer solution.
Too expensive if
- You use it less than once a month
- blender (free) already covers the essentials for occasional use
