Compare Mainframe Studios vs WildBrain BETA

See how working at Mainframe Studios vs. WildBrain compares on a variety of workplace factors. By comparing employers on employee ratings, salaries, reviews, pros/cons, job openings and more, you'll feel one step ahead of the rest. All salaries and reviews are posted by employees working at Mainframe Studios vs. WildBrain. Learn more about each company and apply to jobs near you.

Mainframe Studios

WildBrain

Employee Ratings

Mainframe Studios scored higher in 8 areas: Overall Rating, Career Opportunities, Work-life balance, Senior Management, Culture & Values, CEO Approval, % Recommend to a friend and Positive Business Outlook.
WildBrain scored higher in 1 area: Compensation & Benefits.

Overall Rating

(full-time and part-time employees only)

Overall Rating

(full-time and part-time employees only)

4.2

★★★★★

(based on 65 reviews)

Overall Rating

(full-time and part-time employees only)

4.1

★★★★★

(based on 187 reviews)

Career Opportunities

4.2

★★★★★

Mainframe Studios employees rated their Career Opportunities 0.4 higher than WildBrain employees rated theirs.

Career Opportunities

3.8

★★★★★

Compensation & Benefits

3.4

★★★★★

Compensation & Benefits

3.8

★★★★★

WildBrain employees rated their Compensation & Benefits 0.4 higher than Mainframe Studios employees rated theirs.

Work-life balance

4.1

★★★★★

Work-life balance

4.0

★★★★★

Senior Management

3.9

★★★★★

Senior Management

3.8

★★★★★

Culture & Values

4.5

★★★★★

Mainframe Studios employees rated their Culture & Values 0.5 higher than WildBrain employees rated theirs.

Culture & Values

4.0

★★★★★

CEO Approval

92%

92%Michael Hirsh

CEO Approval

91%

91%Eric Ellenbogen

% Recommend to a friend

96%

Mainframe Studios employees rated their % Recommend to a friend 11% higher than WildBrain employees rated theirs.

% Recommend to a friend

85%

Positive Business Outlook

86%

Mainframe Studios employees rated their Positive Business Outlook 12% higher than WildBrain employees rated theirs.

Positive Business Outlook

74%

Salaries

Of the top 3 common jobs between the two companies, WildBrain salaries averaged $10,674 higher than Mainframe Studios.

Salaries for similar jobs

Animator11 Salaries

$62,934/yr

Production Coordinator9 Salaries

$51,163/yr

Production1 Salaries

$55,541/yr

See more Mainframe Studios salaries (233)

Salaries for similar jobs

Animator17 Salaries

$59,326/yr

Production Coordinator13 Salaries

$65,003/yr

Production Manager4 Salaries

$77,332/yr

See more WildBrain salaries (382)

What Employees Say

WildBrain had 8 more reviews than Mainframe Studios that mentioned "Work environment" as a Pro.
Mainframe Studios and WildBrain both have 8 total submitted reviews for "Pipeline".

Pros

"Work life balance"(in 10 reviews)

"Work environment"(in 8 reviews)

Pros

"Studio"(in 21 reviews)

"Work environment"(in 16 reviews)

Cons

"Studios"(in 13 reviews)

"Pipeline"(in 8 reviews)

Cons

"Studio"(in 24 reviews)

"Pipeline"(in 8 reviews)

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Featured Review

"good WLB"Apr 11, 2022

★★★★★

Current Employee - 3D Modeler-artist

I have been working at Mainframe Studios full-time for less than a year

Pros

people are nice, daily works are interesting, good wlb

Cons

sometime lack challenge if you seek personal improvement

"Great company overall!"May 11, 2022

★★★★★

Current Contractor - Animation Supervisor

I have been working at WildBrain for more than a year

Pros

- They genuinely care about their employees. - There is a good atmosphere overall - They actually listen and take action on suggestions and complaints. - They tend to hire really positive... people - HR is well run and treats people well. - Salaries are competetive - Excellent benefits plan, including matching RRSP contributions! - They own some big IP's and treat them with care

Cons

- Not all productions are run the same way - some are noticeably better run than others.

Advice to Management

Continue to do what you do well - treat people well and make great shows!