Bevy
8.6#4 in game engine softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitBevy vs BYOND
What both publish
| Fact | Bevy | BYOND |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The community asset directory lists third-party plugins and integrations, including Steamworks SDK, egui, and SpacetimeDB integrations. | A BYOND developer library supports MySQL access through a client connector and notes that BYOND has a built-in SQLite database datum. |
| Mobile export | Yes | No |
| Purpose | Bevy is a data-driven game engine built in Rust for making 2D and 3D games, visualizations, user interfaces, and other graphical applications. | BYOND is a gaming engine and community for creating, playing, and publishing games, with a particular focus on multiplayer games. |
| Scripting languages | Rust | DM |
| Source code model | open_source | closed_source |
| Support | The Bevy community page links to GitHub for issues and contributions, a Bevy Q&A site, and a Discord community. | The official contact page directs software questions to the BYOND Help forum and development questions to the BYOND forums. |
| Target platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Web,iOS,Android | Windows,Linux development/hosting,modern web browsers |
Bevy plans
- Bevy EngineFree
- Bronze$5 a month
- Silver$10 a month
- Gold$25 a month
- Platinum$50 a month
- Titanium$100 a month
BYOND plans
- BYOND software and developer toolsFree
Pick Bevy if…
Bevy may suit Rust developers building games or other graphical applications for its listed target platforms. It is best considered by people comfortable working with an engine that is still in development.
Pick BYOND if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.