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CRYENGINE vs Godot Engine
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
CRYENGINE offers source access, visual and code-based scripting, and tools for a range of target platforms. Its free use comes with a 5% shipping royalty after the per-project annual royalty-free threshold.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
Godot combines 2D, 3D, and XR development tools with several scripting options and broad desktop, mobile, and web deployment. Note the platform limits for C# and the third-party route for console releases.
Visit Godot EngineThe facts
| CRYENGINE | Godot Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | CRYENGINE | Not published |
| Website | cryengine.com | godotengine.org |
| On game engine software | #7 of 92 | #3 of 92 |
CRYENGINE: what it does well
- Full source code is included.
- Supports C++, Lua, and Schematyc visual scripting.
- Sandbox Editor exports worlds as seen in the editor.
- Includes multiplayer tools and mobile export.
- The first $5K annual revenue per project is royalty-free.
What to know first
- A 5% royalty applies when a project ships.
- The royalty-free threshold is per project and annual.
Godot Engine: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Dedicated 2D pipeline includes a tile map editor.
- Supports GDScript, C#/.NET, and C++ via GDExtension.
- Includes OpenXR and WebXR support.
What to know first
- C# support is limited to desktop and mobile in Godot 4.
- Console deployment relies on third-party publishers.
- Other XR SDKs require plugins.
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