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CryEngine vs Discord Nitro

CryEngine logo

CryEngine

Software

Build worlds, break limits. Professional game development engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Software

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CryEngine a royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts is payable to Crytek on every game built with CRYENGINE; Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • They diverge on capability: CryEngine covers Advanced graphics, Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CryEngine and Discord Nitro actually diverge.

Attributes where CryEngine and Discord Nitro differ
AttributeCryEngineDiscord Nitro
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Playstation, Xbox, LinuxWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded19992015

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 CryEngine

  • Advanced graphics
  • Physics engine
  • AI system
  • Animation tools
  • Flow Graph visual scripting
  • C++ and Lua support
  • Entity component system
  • Sandbox editor

Only in Discord Nitro

  • Enhanced file sharing
  • HD video streaming
  • Custom emojis
  • Server boosts
  • Animated avatars
  • Custom video backgrounds
  • Higher quality streaming
  • Priority support

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

CryEngine

  • Building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illuminationnot Discord Nitro
  • Developing with full engine source code accessnot Discord Nitro
  • Sandbox based level design with what you see is what you get exportnot Discord Nitro

Discord Nitro

  • Removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in serversnot CryEngine
  • Custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorationsnot CryEngine
  • Boosting servers to unlock server-wide perksnot CryEngine
  • HD video streaming and higher-quality screen sharenot CryEngine
  • Bundled perks such as Xbox Game Pass access on the full Nitro tiernot CryEngine

Where each one falls short

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

CryEngine

  • A royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts is payable to Crytek on every game built with CRYENGINE
  • Royalties are waived only on the first USD 5,000.00 of Gross Receipts per year per game
  • Royalties are calculated at source on gross receipts before any publisher or platform deductions, so a developer receiving 70% of USD 100,000 still owes USD 4,750
  • Military projects, gambling, simulation, science, architecture and serious games are excluded from the standard licence and are not covered as Games
  • The licence forbids combining CRYENGINE with code from other game engine providers
  • Supported platforms are limited to those Crytek announces at its sole discretion, listed in the agreement as Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
  • Support is only provided against payment of a separate Support Fee that Crytek may change at its sole discretion
  • Crytek may modify the licence agreement at any time, with the only remedy for disagreement being to stop using CRYENGINE

Discord Nitro

  • Pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • Nitro Basic is feature-limited versus full Nitro (e.g. 50MB vs 500MB upload cap)
  • Bundled perks (e.g. Xbox Game Pass) are partner-dependent and subject to change or discontinuation
  • Server-boost perks only benefit servers the user actively boosts

Pricing, plan by plan

CryEngine

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine access
    • Source code
    • Asset library

Discord Nitro

Free
  • Nitro Basic$2.99/month
    • 50MB upload limit
    • Custom emoji in chat
  • Nitro$9.99/month
    • 500MB upload limit
    • HD video streaming
    • Server boosts

Which should you pick?

Choose CryEngine if

  • You need advanced graphics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
  • You also want physics engine.
CryEngine review

Choose Discord Nitro if

  • You need enhanced file sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hd video streaming.
Discord Nitro review

Questions people ask

Is CryEngine or Discord Nitro better?
Neither clearly leads. CryEngine starts at Free and Discord Nitro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CryEngine or Discord Nitro?
CryEngine starts at Free and Discord Nitro at Free.
Does CryEngine or Discord Nitro run on more platforms?
CryEngine runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux. Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use CryEngine for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is CryEngine best used for?
CryEngine is most often used for building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illumination, developing with full engine source code access, sandbox based level design with what you see is what you get export. Of those, building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illumination and developing with full engine source code access are not what Discord Nitro is typically brought in for.
What can CryEngine do that Discord Nitro cannot?
CryEngine covers Advanced graphics, Physics engine, AI system, Animation tools. Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. Both handle Windows support.
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