Elias
6.8#4 in game audio middleware€5,850, paid onceAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitElias vs OpenAL
What both publish
| Fact | Elias | OpenAL |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Elias 4 is game audio middleware and a sound engine for interactive soundscapes and adaptive music. | OpenAL is a cross-platform 3D audio API for gaming and other audio applications. |
| Support | Support options include an online manual, tutorials, Discord, email, video calls, shared chat rooms and on-site visits. | The maker site links developers to documentation and an OpenAL mailing list for platform questions. |
Elias plans
- Explorer Standard€5,850, paid once
- Colonizer Premium€15,000, paid once
- Scout Basic—
OpenAL plans
No prices published.
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 OpenAL if…
OpenAL suits developers building games or other audio applications that need 3D sound. It is also aimed at developers comfortable with OpenGL-style code.