FMOD Studio vs OpenAL Soft

FMOD Studio

8.3 #5 in Game Audio Middleware

About FMOD Studio

OpenAL Soft

8.0 #8 in Game Audio Middleware

About OpenAL Soft
FMOD StudioOpenAL Soft
Free planYesYes
Free trialYesNo
Paid fromFreeFree
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsAndroid, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows
Free planYesYes
Spatial audioYesYes
Interactive musicYes—
Dialogue managementYes—
Supported game enginesUnity, Unreal Engine, custom game engines—
Runtime platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, tvOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo SwitchWindows, macOS, Linux, Android
Localization toolsYes—
Audio streamingYesYes

Both are listed in Best Game Audio Middleware. On Samsung Mobile US Press, FMOD Studio scores higher on our published basis.