Amplitude Audio SDK
6.8#3 in game audio middlewareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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FMOD Studio
6.7#8 in game audio middleware$6,000, paid onceFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Amplitude Audio SDK | FMOD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integrations are available for O3DE, ezEngine, Godot 4+, and Flax Engine. | FMOD Studio is ready to use with Unity and Unreal and can integrate with other engines through its API. |
| Purpose | Amplitude is a cross-platform audio engine designed for games and supports audio for 2D, 3D, and VR/AR environments. | FMOD Studio is an end-to-end solution for creating adaptive game audio and playing it in-game through the FMOD Engine. |
| Support | The documentation directs users with installation issues to Discord and recommends Discord community support or GitHub issues for troubleshooting. | FMOD lists free community forum support and email technical support for licensed users; licensing includes one year of email support with Basic and two years with Premium. |
Amplitude Audio SDK plans
- Amplitude Audio SDKFree
- Amplitude Studio FreeFree
- Amplitude Studio PaidPriced on request
FMOD Studio plans
- IndieFree
- Basic$6,000, paid once
- Premium$18,000, paid once
Pick Amplitude Audio SDK if…
Amplitude Audio SDK suits game developers who need configurable audio processing and spatial audio across supported platforms. Its beta status and development-only nightly builds make it less suited to production use at present.
Pick FMOD Studio if…
FMOD Studio suits game audio designers and teams building adaptive audio for Unity, Unreal, or custom engines. Its profiler, source control, and shared presets may help teams working with outsourced sound professionals.