Game Development · head to head
Alibre Design vs Cocos2d-x
The short version
- Only Cocos2d-x has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Alibre Design perpetual licences do not include updates; maintenance is a separate yearly plan starting at $50 per year for CAD support and updates; Cocos2d-x cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.
- They diverge on capability: Alibre Design covers Parametric modeling, Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Alibre Design and Cocos2d-x actually diverge.
| Attribute | Alibre Design | Cocos2d-x |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Category | Unknown | Game Development |
| Founded | 1997 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Alibre Design
- Parametric modeling
- Assemblies
- Sheet metal
- 2D drawings
- BOM
- Rendering
- CAM software
- PDM
Only in Cocos2d-x
- 2D rendering
- Physics engine (Chipmunk)
- Particle effects
- Animation system
- Audio engine
- Touch input handling
- Tilemap support
- Sprite batching
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Alibre Design
- Parametric 3D solid modelling for mechanical partsnot Cocos2d-x
- Producing 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D modelsnot Cocos2d-x
- Designing parts for 3D printing and small shop machiningnot Cocos2d-x
Cocos2d-x
- Mobile game developmentnot Alibre Design
- 2D gamesnot Alibre Design
- Lightweight gamesnot Alibre Design
- Cross-platform gamesnot Alibre Design
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Alibre Design
- Perpetual licences do not include updates; maintenance is a separate yearly plan starting at $50 per year for CAD support and updates
- Sheet metal, PDM data management and rendering are Design Expert only at $1,999
- Scripting is excluded from the $199 Atom3D edition
- CAM capability is sold as separate EZ-Mill, EZ-Turn and EZ-EDM products costing up to $2,999
- A dedicated account manager is excluded from Atom3D
Cocos2d-x
- Cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.
Pricing, plan by plan
Alibre Design
$29/month- Atom3D$199/month
- Basic modeling
- Design$999/month
- Professional CAD
- Expert$1999/month
- Full features
Cocos2d-x
Free- FreeFree
- Full engine source
- MIT License
- Community support
Which should you pick?
Choose Alibre Design if
- You need parametric modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want assemblies.
Choose Cocos2d-x if
- You need 2d rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want physics engine (chipmunk).
Questions people ask
- Is Alibre Design or Cocos2d-x better?
- Neither clearly leads. Alibre Design starts at $29/month and Cocos2d-x at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Alibre Design or Cocos2d-x?
- Cocos2d-x has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Alibre Design and Free for Cocos2d-x.
- Does Alibre Design or Cocos2d-x run on more platforms?
- Alibre Design runs on Windows. Cocos2d-x runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Cocos2d-x for free?
- Yes. Cocos2d-x has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alibre Design starts at $29/month.
- What is Alibre Design best used for?
- Alibre Design is most often used for parametric 3d solid modelling for mechanical parts, producing 2d manufacturing drawings from 3d models, designing parts for 3d printing and small shop machining. Of those, parametric 3d solid modelling for mechanical parts and producing 2d manufacturing drawings from 3d models are not what Cocos2d-x is typically brought in for.
- What can Alibre Design do that Cocos2d-x cannot?
- Alibre Design covers Parametric modeling, Assemblies, Sheet metal, 2D drawings. Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering, Physics engine (Chipmunk), Particle effects, Animation system. Both handle Windows support.
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