Elias
6.8#4 in game audio middleware€5,850, paid onceAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitElias vs FMOD Studio
FMOD Studio
6.7#8 in game audio middleware$6,000, paid onceFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Elias | FMOD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Värmdö, Sweden | Melbourne, Australia |
| Integrations | The maker says Unity and Godot integrations are provided out of the box and that custom or other engines can be integrated. | FMOD Studio is ready to use with Unity and Unreal and can integrate with other engines through its API. |
| Support | Support options include an online manual, tutorials, Discord, email, video calls, shared chat rooms and on-site visits. | 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. |
Elias plans
- Explorer Standard€5,850, paid once
- Colonizer Premium€15,000, paid once
- Scout Basic—
FMOD Studio plans
- IndieFree
- Basic$6,000, paid once
- Premium$18,000, paid once
Pick Elias if…
Elias suits composers and sound designers creating adaptive game audio, as well as programmers building tools and workflows through its APIs and wrappers. It is aimed at game projects that need interactive sound and music across supported build targets.
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.