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Bevy vs Lumberyard

Bevy logo

Bevy

Game Development

A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lumberyard logo

Lumberyard

Game Development

Build AAA games with a free, cross-platform engine

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bevy rust only, so it assumes a language most game teams do not already use; Lumberyard aWS Lumberyard free tier has restricted access and is intended for getting started only
  • They diverge on capability: Bevy covers Entity Component System, Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bevy and Lumberyard actually diverge.

Attributes where Bevy and Lumberyard differ
AttributeBevyLumberyard
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebglWindows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux
Founded20202006

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

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 Bevy

  • Entity Component System
  • 2D/3D rendering
  • Audio system
  • Asset pipeline
  • Hot reloading
  • Cross-platform
  • Modular architecture
  • Parallel systems

Only in Lumberyard

  • CryEngine foundation
  • Lua scripting
  • Flowgraph editor
  • Advanced graphics
  • Physics simulation
  • AWS GameLift integration
  • Multiplayer support
  • VR capabilities

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Bevy

  • 2D and 3D game development in Rustnot Lumberyard
  • Data-driven design using an entity component systemnot Lumberyard
  • Shipping to Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS and Android from one codebasenot Lumberyard
  • Projects wanting a permissive licence with no royalties or feesnot Lumberyard

Lumberyard

  • Building 3D games with an AWS-integrated enginenot Bevy
  • Cloud-connected multiplayer game backendsnot Bevy
  • Twitch integration for streamed gameplay featuresnot Bevy

Where each one falls short

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

Bevy

  • Rust only, so it assumes a language most game teams do not already use
  • No visual editor of the kind Unity or Godot provide, so scenes and logic are written in code
  • Built around ECS, which is a different mental model from the scene-graph engines most developers come from

Lumberyard

  • AWS Lumberyard free tier has restricted access and is intended for getting started only
  • Production use requires pay-as-you-go costs that scale with usage
  • Exact pricing depends on specific AWS services consumed and usage levels

Pricing, plan by plan

Bevy

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full engine access
    • ECS architecture
    • Hot reloading

Lumberyard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine source
    • AWS integration
    • Lua scripting

Which should you pick?

Choose Bevy if

  • You need entity component system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl.
  • You also want 2d/3d rendering.
Bevy review

Choose Lumberyard if

  • You need cryengine foundation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
  • You also want lua scripting.
Lumberyard review

Questions people ask

Is Bevy or Lumberyard better?
Neither clearly leads. Bevy starts at Free and Lumberyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bevy or Lumberyard?
Bevy starts at Free and Lumberyard at Free.
Does Bevy or Lumberyard run on more platforms?
Bevy runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. Lumberyard runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
Can I use Bevy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bevy best used for?
Bevy is most often used for 2d and 3d game development in rust, data-driven design using an entity component system, shipping to windows, macos, linux, web, ios and android from one codebase, projects wanting a permissive licence with no royalties or fees. Of those, 2d and 3d game development in rust and data-driven design using an entity component system are not what Lumberyard is typically brought in for.
What can Bevy do that Lumberyard cannot?
Bevy covers Entity Component System, 2D/3D rendering, Audio system, Asset pipeline. Lumberyard covers CryEngine foundation, Lua scripting, Flowgraph editor, Advanced graphics. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bevy: How much does Bevy Engine cost?

Bevy is 100% free, forever. There are no licensing fees, contracts, or sales cuts, whether for development, deployment, or commercial use.

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Lumberyard: Does AWS Lumberyard cost money?

AWS Lumberyard is not free for production use. The service offers a free tier for getting started, hands-on experience, and development. Production deployments use AWS's pay-as-you-go pricing model where costs scale with your usage.

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Bevy: Is Bevy Engine open source?

Yes. Bevy is open source under the permissive MIT or Apache 2.0 licenses, meaning you can use, modify, and distribute it freely.

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Lumberyard: How is AWS Lumberyard priced?

Lumberyard uses AWS's flexible consumption-based pricing. Customers can use the free tier to explore services, then pay for what they use in production. AWS also offers Savings Plans for lower prices on committed usage.

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Bevy: Are there any hidden costs with Bevy Engine?

No. Bevy has no license fees, contracts, or hidden charges. It is community-driven and funded through voluntary donations rather than commercial licensing.

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