Side by side
Arcweave vs ink and Inky
Both stand on game narrative design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Arcweave brings narrative design, playtesting, collaboration, and publishing tools into one platform. Check the Basic plan’s non-commercial restriction and project limits before choosing it.
Visit Arcweave Free plan LinuxMacWindows
ink and Inky provide a free workflow for writing and previewing interactive stories, with exports for JSON or the web. Unity has a dedicated integration plugin; Unreal users are directed to Inkpot.
Visit ink and InkyThe facts
| Arcweave | ink and Inky | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $15 per member a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arcweave.com | inklestudios.com |
| On game narrative design software | #5 of 25 | #9 of 25 |
Arcweave: what it does well
- Visual node-based story editor with reusable components
- Playable links work on any device
- Free plugins for Unity, Unreal, and Godot
- Multiple project export formats
- AI text generation and editing tools
What to know first
- Basic plan excludes commercial projects
- Basic plan allows only three projects
- Basic projects are limited to 200 items each
- Paid plans start at $15 per member monthly, billed annually
ink and Inky: what it does well
- Free under the MIT license.
- Inky refreshes its play pane as stories change.
- Exports JSON or customizable web pages.
- Unity plugin includes an editor previewer.
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows.
What to know first
- The language is designed primarily for professional game development.
- Unreal integration is pointed to through Inkpot.
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