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Armory3D vs PlayFab

Armory3D logo

Armory3D

Software

Open-source 3D game engine integrated with Blender

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlayFab logo

PlayFab

Software

Player data backend for games

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Armory3D compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch; PlayFab a title in development mode can only have up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations
  • They diverge on capability: Armory3D covers Blender integration, PlayFab covers Player authentication.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Armory3D and PlayFab actually diverge.

Attributes where Armory3D and PlayFab differ
AttributeArmory3DPlayFab
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Html5, AndroidCross-platform
Founded20161975

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 PlayFab

  • Player authentication
  • Data storage
  • Analytics
  • Multiplayer features
  • Economy system
  • Matchmaking
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards

What people use each for

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

Armory3D

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

PlayFab

  • Backend as a service for live games, covering accounts, leaderboards and player datanot Armory3D
  • Hosting dedicated multiplayer game servers on Azurenot Armory3D
  • LiveOps, in-game economy and player segmentation for game studiosnot 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

PlayFab

  • A title in development mode can only have up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations
  • Multiplayer server costs are billed per VM compute hour on Azure virtual machines and vary by region and VM family
  • Network egress is charged per GB and varies by zone, at $0.05 in Zone 1, $0.08 in Zone 2 and $0.20 in Zone 3
  • Pricing is consumption based across a set of separate meters rather than a flat plan
  • The vendor states prices are subject to change and that actual costs depend on the PlayFab plan and usage

Pricing, plan by plan

Armory3D

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

PlayFab

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100K monthly active users
    • Basic API
    • Player authentication
  • Professional$100/month
    • Unlimited MAU
    • Advanced features
    • 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 PlayFab if

  • You need player authentication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cross-platform.
  • You also want data storage.
PlayFab review

Questions people ask

Is Armory3D or PlayFab better?
Neither clearly leads. Armory3D starts at Free and PlayFab at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Armory3D or PlayFab?
Armory3D starts at Free and PlayFab at Free.
Does Armory3D or PlayFab run on more platforms?
Armory3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android. PlayFab runs on Cross-platform.
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 PlayFab is typically brought in for.
What can Armory3D do that PlayFab cannot?
Armory3D covers Blender integration, 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system. PlayFab covers Player authentication, Data storage, Analytics, Multiplayer features.
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