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Crowbar vs QuickBMS
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 Windows
Crowbar combines model decompiling with archive and Workshop tools for GoldSource and Source projects. Check the tool requirements first if you need to compile or view models.
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QuickBMS offers broad algorithm support and archive reimport through a script-based approach. Users should note the listed executable versions and the advanced focus of much of its documentation.
Visit QuickBMSThe facts
| Crowbar | QuickBMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | 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 | steamcommunity.com | aluigi.altervista.org |
| On game asset extractors | #6 of 24 | #10 of 24 |
Crowbar: what it does well
- Free plan; no paid plans are stated.
- Unpacks, views, and searches several game archive formats.
- Supports batch extraction and archive repacking.
- Can download and publish Workshop items for several games.
- Windows file associations and drag-and-drop are supported.
What to know first
- Model compiling requires game authoring tools or an SDK.
- Model viewing also requires game authoring tools or an SDK.
- Requires .NET Framework 4.
- Windows XP or later is listed; other systems need a way to run .NET Framework.
QuickBMS: what it does well
- Supports reimport and reimport2 modes
- Lists more than 700 compression algorithms
- Windows executable includes a minimal GUI
- Free and open source
What to know first
- Listed Linux executable is Ubuntu 32-bit
- Listed MacOSX executable is for El Capitan
- Later documentation sections target advanced users
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