Software · head to head
Fyrox vs FMOD
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, FMOD covers FMOD Studio.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fyrox and FMOD actually diverge.
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 FMOD
- FMOD Studio
- Real-time mixing
- Adaptive music
- 3D audio
- Occlusion
- DSP effects
- Live update
- Profiling tools
Both cover
- Local deployment
- Windows support
- Macos support
- Linux support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fyrox
- 3D game developmentnot FMOD
- 2D gamesnot FMOD
- Simulationnot FMOD
- Prototypingnot FMOD
FMOD
- Game audionot Fyrox
- Adaptive musicnot Fyrox
- Sound effectsnot Fyrox
- VR audionot 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
FMOD
Nothing recorded yet. See the FMOD review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Fyrox
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full engine access
- Scene editor
- Physics integration
FMOD
Free- IndieFree
- Full feature set
- Up to $200K budget
- All platforms
- Commercial$6000/project
- Full feature set
- Unlimited budget
- Priority support
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 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Fyrox or FMOD better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and FMOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fyrox or FMOD?
- Fyrox starts at Free and FMOD at Free.
- Does Fyrox or FMOD run on more platforms?
- Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. FMOD runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Consoles.
- 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 FMOD is typically brought in for.
- What can Fyrox do that FMOD cannot?
- Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. FMOD covers FMOD Studio, Real-time mixing, Adaptive music, 3D audio. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.