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CheatGear vs PINCE
Both stand on game memory editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxWindows
CheatGear offers engine-specific inspection, scripting, SDK generation, and AI-client tools for Windows and Linux. Review its monthly pricing and acceptable-use restrictions before using it with attached software.
Visit CheatGear Free plan Linux
PINCE brings memory tools, debugging, scripting and session management together in a Linux-focused reverse engineering tool. Check the distribution support details before downloading its AppImage.
Visit PINCEThe facts
| CheatGear | PINCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $15 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cheatgear.com | github.com |
| On game memory editors | #16 of 23 | #12 of 23 |
CheatGear: what it does well
- Supports Unreal UE3, UE4, and UE5
- Resolves Unity IL2CPP metadata automatically
- Includes Lua scripting and a local MCP server
- Runs natively on Windows and Linux
- External access does not require injection
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic plan costs $15 a month
- PCIe DMA requires supported hardware
- Terms prohibit use to cheat in competitive or online games
PINCE: what it does well
- Includes memory and pointer scanning.
- Supports breakpoints, watchpoints and tracing.
- Speedhack supports Linux native and WINE/Proton processes.
- Sessions preserve tables, bookmarks, notes and structures.
- Licensed under GPLv3+.
What to know first
- Linux only.
- Older than Ubuntu 22.04 distributions are not officially supported.
- Some development platforms are only partially supported.
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