Software · head to head
Fyrox vs DragonBones
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fyrox licensed under MIT with no commercial or paid tier; the engine is entirely free and open source; DragonBones javaScript/TypeScript runtime limited to specific game engines (Egret, PixiJS, Phaser, Hilo, Cocos Creator)
- They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, DragonBones covers Skeletal animation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fyrox and DragonBones actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fyrox | DragonBones |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | open-source |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl | Egret, PixiJS, Phaser, Hilo, Cocos Creator |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 |
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 Fyrox
- Scene editor
- 3D/2D rendering
- Physics (Rapier)
- Animation system
- Sound engine
- UI framework
- Navmesh
- Particle systems
Only in DragonBones
- Skeletal animation
- Mesh deformation
- IK system
- Texture atlas
- Animation blending
- Bone constraints
- FFD
- Multi-resolution
Both cover
- Local deployment
- Windows support
- Macos support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fyrox
- 3D game developmentnot DragonBones
- 2D gamesnot DragonBones
- Simulationnot DragonBones
- Prototypingnot DragonBones
DragonBones
- 2D skeletal animation for JavaScript and TypeScript game enginesnot Fyrox
- Cross-engine animation library for indie game developmentnot Fyrox
- Animation creation with LoongBones editornot Fyrox
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fyrox
- Licensed under MIT with no commercial or paid tier; the engine is entirely free and open source
DragonBones
- JavaScript/TypeScript runtime limited to specific game engines (Egret, PixiJS, Phaser, Hilo, Cocos Creator)
Pricing, plan by plan
Fyrox
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full engine access
- Scene editor
- Physics integration
DragonBones
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the DragonBones review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fyrox if
- You need scene editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl.
- You also want 3d/2d rendering.
Choose DragonBones if
- You need skeletal animation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Egret, PixiJS, Phaser, Hilo, Cocos Creator.
- You also want mesh deformation.
Questions people ask
- Is Fyrox or DragonBones better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and DragonBones at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fyrox or DragonBones?
- Fyrox starts at Free and DragonBones at Free.
- Does Fyrox or DragonBones run on more platforms?
- Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. DragonBones runs on Egret, PixiJS, Phaser, Hilo, Cocos Creator.
- Can I use Fyrox for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fyrox best used for?
- Fyrox is most often used for 3d game development, 2d games, simulation, prototyping. Of those, 3d game development and 2d games are not what DragonBones is typically brought in for.
- What can Fyrox do that DragonBones cannot?
- Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. DragonBones covers Skeletal animation, Mesh deformation, IK system, Texture atlas. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support.