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Armory3D vs FMOD

Armory3D logo

Armory3D

Software

Open-source 3D game engine integrated with Blender

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FMOD logo

FMOD

Software

Professional audio middleware for games

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Armory3D covers Blender integration, FMOD covers FMOD Studio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Armory3D and FMOD actually diverge.

Attributes where Armory3D and FMOD differ
AttributeArmory3DFMOD
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Html5, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Consoles
Founded20162002

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Armory3D

  • Blender integration
  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Haxe scripting
  • Particle effects
  • Skeletal animation
  • Material system

Only in FMOD

  • FMOD Studio
  • Real-time mixing
  • Adaptive music
  • 3D audio
  • Occlusion
  • DSP effects
  • Live update
  • Profiling tools

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Armory3D

  • 3D game developmentnot FMOD
  • Blender-based gamesnot FMOD
  • Web gamesnot FMOD

FMOD

  • Game audionot Armory3D
  • Adaptive musicnot Armory3D
  • Sound effectsnot Armory3D
  • VR audionot Armory3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Armory3D

  • Compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch

FMOD

Nothing recorded yet. See the FMOD review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Armory3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Blender integration
    • 3D graphics

FMOD

Free
  • IndieFree
    • Full feature set
    • Up to $200K budget
    • All platforms
  • Commercial$6000/project
    • Full feature set
    • Unlimited budget
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Armory3D if

  • You need blender integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android.
  • You also want 3d graphics rendering.
Armory3D review

Choose FMOD if

  • You need fmod studio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Consoles.
  • You also want real-time mixing.
FMOD review

Questions people ask

Is Armory3D or FMOD better?
Neither clearly leads. Armory3D starts at Free and FMOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Armory3D or FMOD?
Armory3D starts at Free and FMOD at Free.
Does Armory3D or FMOD run on more platforms?
Armory3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android. FMOD runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Consoles.
Can I use Armory3D for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Armory3D best used for?
Armory3D is most often used for 3d game development, blender-based games, web games. Of those, 3d game development and blender-based games are not what FMOD is typically brought in for.
What can Armory3D do that FMOD cannot?
Armory3D covers Blender integration, 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system. FMOD covers FMOD Studio, Real-time mixing, Adaptive music, 3D audio. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.
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