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Fyrox vs Stencyl

Fyrox logo

Fyrox

Game Development

Feature-rich 3D game engine written in Rust

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stencyl logo

Stencyl

Game Development

Create games with visual programming

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fyrox no pricing published; product is open-source and free; Stencyl the free Starter tier can publish to the web only
  • They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers Scene editor, Stencyl covers Visual block programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fyrox and Stencyl actually diverge.

Attributes where Fyrox and Stencyl differ
AttributeFyroxStencyl
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebglWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash
Founded20192011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).

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 Stencyl

  • Visual block programming
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite animation
  • Sound and music
  • Tilemap editor
  • Actor system
  • Haxe support

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Web 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 Stencyl
  • 2D gamesnot Stencyl
  • Simulationnot Stencyl
  • Prototypingnot Stencyl

Stencyl

  • Game development for independent creatorsnot Fyrox
  • Cross-platform game publishing (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop)not Fyrox
  • Indie game studio platformnot Fyrox

Where each one falls short

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

Fyrox

  • No pricing published; product is open-source and free

Stencyl

  • The free Starter tier can publish to the web only
  • Desktop publishing requires the Indie plan at $99 a year
  • iOS and Android publishing require the Studio plan at $199 a year
  • Licences are annual, so continuing to publish means continuing to pay

Pricing, plan by plan

Fyrox

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full engine access
    • Scene editor
    • Physics integration

Stencyl

Free
  • Starter (Free)Free
    • Publish to Web only
    • Includes Stencyl branding splash screen
  • Indie$99/year
    • Publish to Web and Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux)
    • Early access to latest releases
    • No watermarks or forced Stencyl branding
  • Studio (Most Popular)$199/year
    • Publish to iOS, Android, Web and Desktop
    • Early access to latest releases
    • No watermarks or forced Stencyl branding

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.
Fyrox review

Choose Stencyl if

  • You need visual block programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
Stencyl review

Questions people ask

Is Fyrox or Stencyl better?
Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and Stencyl at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fyrox or Stencyl?
Fyrox starts at Free and Stencyl at Free.
Does Fyrox or Stencyl run on more platforms?
Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. Stencyl runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash.
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 Stencyl is typically brought in for.
What can Fyrox do that Stencyl cannot?
Fyrox covers Scene editor, 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system. Stencyl covers Visual block programming, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sprite animation. Both handle Local deployment, Web deployment, Windows support, Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fyrox: How much does Fyrox Engine cost?

Fyrox is a free, open-source game engine built in Rust. There are no pricing tiers, subscription fees, or commercial licensing costs. The engine is available to download and use at no cost.

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Stencyl: How much does Stencyl cost?

Stencyl offers a free Starter plan, Indie at $99/year, and Studio at $199/year. All platforms include annual subscriptions with no royalties or per-game fees.

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Stencyl: What platforms can I publish to with each Stencyl plan?

Starter publishes to Web only. Indie adds Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux). Studio includes all Indie platforms plus iOS and Android mobile.

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Stencyl: Does Stencyl offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, both Indie and Studio plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase, provided you have not published any games.

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Stencyl: Can I use Stencyl after my subscription expires?

Yes, your games will continue to work after your subscription expires. However, you cannot publish new games or updates without an active subscription.

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