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arcdEx vs UABEA
Both stand on game asset extractors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
arcdEx handles inspection and extraction of several Defold archive and resource types. Its Linux and Java JAR use, default-key decryption limit, and lack of archive repacking are important constraints.
Visit arcdEx Free plan Open source LinuxWindows
UABEA offers file reading, writing and several asset-handling capabilities for modding and research. Check its runtime and operating-system requirements before using it, and note that UABEANext is still in progress.
Visit UABEAThe facts
| arcdEx | UABEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On game asset extractors | #4 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
arcdEx: what it does well
- Lists and extracts .arcd archive contents
- Can inspect and extract contained textures
- Supports batch extraction and command-line use
- Free under the AGPL v3 license
What to know first
- Decryption only works with Defold’s default key
- Split web-game archives must be combined first
- Archive repacking is not supported
UABEA: what it does well
- Reads and writes Unity Asset Bundles and Serialized Files
- Supports batch extraction and archive repacking
- Free and MIT licensed
- Nightly builds are linked for Windows and Linux
What to know first
- Requires .NET Runtime 6.0
- Windows requires the Visual C++ Redistributable
- Linux requires glibc 2.29 or later
- Font atlases are not supported