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Ada Engine vs Platinum Arts Sandbox
Both stand on game engine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1
Ada Engine provides broad 2D and 3D game-building tools under the MIT license, including physics, scripting, UI, and customizable rendering. macOS and iOS workflows are described, while Windows and Linux installer availability is still pending.
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Platinum Arts Sandbox provides an accessible, in-game route to 3D game and world creation, including cooperative editing. The available download information centers on an older 2.8.2 release and Windows or Linux editions.
Visit Platinum Arts SandboxThe facts
| Ada Engine | Platinum Arts Sandbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | adaengine.org | sandboxgamemaker.com |
| On game engine software | #53 of 92 | #57 of 92 |
Ada Engine: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed engine with no runtime fees
- Supports 2D and 3D rendering
- Includes Box3D and Box2D v3 physics
- Custom UI engine fits Ada scenes
- Render graphs allow custom pipelines
What to know first
- Windows and Linux installers are coming soon
- Desktop installers are released as available
- Windows and Linux downloads currently offer source code
Platinum Arts Sandbox: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Cooperative editing over internet or LAN
- No compiling required
- Imports several 3D model formats
- Exports maps for Unity
What to know first
- Listed 2.8.2 release dates from 2013
- Downloads listed for Windows and Linux
- Mac version is noted as forthcoming
- School use requires contacting the maker
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