Gaea
6.8#3 in game map generators$99 one-timeFree planWindows
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MapMagic 2
6.5#7 in game map generators$45 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Gaea | MapMagic 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Gaea provides bridges for Unreal Engine and Houdini; the Gaea2Houdini plugin requires a Professional or Enterprise license. | The bundle listing names special nodes for CTS, MegaSplat, MicroSplat, and Vegetation Studio Pro, while noting that full compatibility is not guaranteed. |
| Purpose | Gaea is a terrain design platform for VFX, games, and virtual production. | MapMagic 2 is a node-based procedural map generator for creating terrain and automatically placing game objects. |
| Support | Support, maintenance, and minor updates are included at no additional cost, and the company says it does not offer a guaranteed support SLA. | The Asset Store listing links support to the publisher's website. |
Gaea plans
- Community EditionFree
- Indie$99, paid once
- Professional$199, paid once
- Enterprise$299, paid once
MapMagic 2 plans
- MapMagic 2Free
- MapMagic 2 Biomes and Functions$45, paid once
- MapMagic 2 Bundle$157.50, paid once
Pick Gaea if…
Gaea suits terrain artists working in VFX, games, or virtual production who use Windows and need terrain simulation or export tools. Community Edition is restricted to non-commercial use; the listed Indie edition has a stated revenue eligibility limit.
Pick MapMagic 2 if…
MapMagic 2 suits Unity developers creating procedural 3D terrain and placing objects through a graph workflow. Its generators and biome tools may help those building varied maps or terrain tiles during play.