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QuickBMS vs SLADE3
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 LinuxMacWindows
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.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
SLADE3 brings archive, map, text, graphics, and audio tools together for game-resource editing. Users who prefer a stable release can choose the listed 3.2.12 version rather than the beta.
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| QuickBMS | SLADE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, 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 | aluigi.altervista.org | slade.mancubus.net |
| On game asset extractors | #10 of 24 | #14 of 24 |
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
SLADE3: what it does well
- Free desktop editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Handles multiple archives in tabs
- Map editor supports Doom, Hexen, and UDMF
- Text editing includes autocomplete and syntax highlighting
- Can view and convert graphics and play audio
What to know first
- Beta builds may contain bugs or crashes
- Beta may include unfinished features
- Stable and beta versions are listed separately
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