No. 11 of 40 ·Game Build Automation Software

CMake

Windows · Mac · Linux · iPhone · Self-hosted

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

CMake is ranked #11 of 40 in game build automation software on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

CMake plans and pricing

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CMake Free Open source · BSD 3-clause license cmake.org · 2 Oct 2026

Pre-Paid CMake Support $2,500 once Price shown as $2,500 Services must be used within one year · Support ceiling of $2,500 cmake.org · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes

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The record

Purpose: CMake is an open source, cross-platform family of tools for building, testing, and packaging software.
Build configuration: CMake manages compilation using simple, independent configuration files and works with the native build environment.
Cross-platform builds: A single set of input files can describe builds for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and high-performance computing systems.
Build features: CMake supports accurate dependencies, minimal rebuilds, Fortran and C++ modules, and multiple build trees per source tree.
Build systems and IDEs: CMake supports target build systems including Visual Studio, Xcode, Ninja, Make, and VSCode.
Packaging and installation: Its CPack system creates cross-platform installers for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and CMake includes a cross-platform installation system.
Testing: CTest runs tests specified in project source code, supports parallel runs, and can send results to CDash.
Debugging: CMake implements the Debug Adapter Protocol for interactive debugging of CMake code with third-party tools.
Downloads: The download page offers source and binary distributions for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as SunOS binaries.
Security and integrity: The download page publishes SHA-256 cryptographic hashes and PGP signatures for releases.
License: CMake is distributed under the OSI-approved BSD 3-clause License, and its source tree includes third-party components with compatible licenses.
Support: Kitware offers access to CMake experts for guidance, technical questions, and help resolving issues, with flexible support options.
Support terms: Pre-paid support services must be used within one year of purchase; custom support sets a contract ceiling and invoices monthly for services used in the previous month.
Maker: Kitware says it was founded in 1998 and began with an office in Clifton Park, New York.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Build Automation Software in 2026#11 of 40

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cmake.org/about/· checked 2 Oct 2026
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cmake.org· checked 28 Sept 2026