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FMOD vs Medium by Adobe

FMOD logo

FMOD

Game Development

Professional audio middleware for games

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Medium by Adobe logo

Medium by Adobe

AR VR

Sculpt in VR with intuitive tools

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FMOD has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: FMOD covers FMOD Studio, Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FMOD and Medium by Adobe actually diverge.

Attributes where FMOD and Medium by Adobe differ
AttributeFMODMedium by Adobe
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, ConsolesVr, Quest
CategoryGame DevelopmentAR VR
Founded20021982

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 FMOD

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

Only in Medium by Adobe

  • VR sculpting
  • Layer system
  • Stamps
  • Move tool
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Substance
  • FBX export
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

FMOD

  • Game audionot Medium by Adobe
  • Adaptive musicnot Medium by Adobe
  • Sound effectsnot Medium by Adobe
  • VR audionot Medium by Adobe

Medium by Adobe

  • VR Gamingnot FMOD
  • AR Marketingnot FMOD
  • Virtual Trainingnot FMOD
  • 3D Visualizationnot FMOD
  • Immersive Experiencesnot FMOD

Pricing, plan by plan

FMOD

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

Medium by Adobe

$9.99/month
  • Medium$9.99/month
    • Full sculpting tools
    • Export
    • Adobe integration

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Medium by Adobe if

  • You need vr sculpting.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want layer system.
Medium by Adobe review

Questions people ask

Is FMOD or Medium by Adobe better?
Neither clearly leads. FMOD starts at Free and Medium by Adobe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FMOD or Medium by Adobe?
FMOD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FMOD and $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe.
Does FMOD or Medium by Adobe run on more platforms?
FMOD runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Consoles. Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, Quest.
Can I use FMOD for free?
Yes. FMOD has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
What is FMOD best used for?
FMOD is most often used for game audio, adaptive music, sound effects, vr audio. Of those, game audio and adaptive music are not what Medium by Adobe is typically brought in for.
What can FMOD do that Medium by Adobe cannot?
FMOD covers FMOD Studio, Real-time mixing, Adaptive music, 3D audio. Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool.
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