Software · head to head
Fyrox vs Gamesparks
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; Gamesparks aWS states "Starting October 1, 2022, access to the GameSparks console will no longer be available" and that all existing games and data needed to be migrated off the platform before that date
- They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, Gamesparks covers Real-time features.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fyrox and Gamesparks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fyrox | Gamesparks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | usage-based |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl | Cross-platform |
| Founded | 2019 | 2006 |
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 Gamesparks
- Real-time features
- Multiplayer support
- User authentication
- Data storage
- Matchmaking
- WebSocket support
- Cloud integration
- Analytics
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fyrox
- 3D game developmentnot Gamesparks
- 2D gamesnot Gamesparks
- Simulationnot Gamesparks
- Prototypingnot Gamesparks
Gamesparks
- Multiplayer gamesnot Fyrox
- Real-time gamesnot Fyrox
- Cloud gamingnot Fyrox
- Game analyticsnot 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
Gamesparks
- AWS states "Starting October 1, 2022, access to the GameSparks console will no longer be available" and that all existing games and data needed to be migrated off the platform before that date
Pricing, plan by plan
Fyrox
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full engine access
- Scene editor
- Physics integration
Gamesparks
Free- Free TierFree
- 1M API requests
- 1M CloudWatch logs
- Free for first year
- Pay-as-you-go$0.01/request
- Unlimited API requests
- Real-time multiplayer
- CloudWatch integration
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 Gamesparks if
- You need real-time features.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cross-platform.
- You also want multiplayer support.
Questions people ask
- Is Fyrox or Gamesparks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and Gamesparks at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fyrox or Gamesparks?
- Fyrox starts at Free and Gamesparks at Free.
- Does Fyrox or Gamesparks run on more platforms?
- Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. Gamesparks runs on Cross-platform.
- 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 Gamesparks is typically brought in for.
- What can Fyrox do that Gamesparks cannot?
- Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. Gamesparks covers Real-time features, Multiplayer support, User authentication, Data storage.