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CopperCube vs Orx

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.

CopperCube

Free plan AndroidExtensionMac+2

CopperCube combines visual authoring tools with both no-code interactions and JavaScript scripting. Check the editor version and Android publishing status against your target workflow before choosing an edition.

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Orx

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Choose Orx if you want a free, open-source engine for C or C++ game development with broad platform targets and data-driven systems. Developers seeking built-in multiplayer tools should look elsewhere, as Orx does not include them.

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The facts

	CopperCube	Orx
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Professional: €37, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ambiera.com	orx-project.org
On game engine software	#33 of 92	#37 of 92

CopperCube: what it does well

Click-based event and action system supports no-code interactions.
Visual tools include terrain editing and real-time shadows.
Imports FBX, 3DS, OBJ and X formats.
Any edition allows commercial sales without royalties.

What to know first

Current editor is Windows-only from version 6.4.
Android publishing is marked deprecated.
Professional and Studio require one-time payments.

Orx: what it does well

Free to use and modify under the zlib license.
Configuration changes can be made without recompiling.
Includes rendering, audio, physics, input, animation, and localization systems.
Targets Windows, Linux, macOS, Web/HTML5, Android, and iOS.
Learning wiki includes tutorials, examples, and setup guides.

What to know first

Designed for programmers using C or C++.
Multiplayer tools are not included.

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