FMOD Studio vs Second Music System

FMOD Studio

6.4 #13 in Game Audio Middleware

About FMOD Studio

Second Music System

5.7 #19 in Game Audio Middleware

About Second Music System
FMOD StudioSecond Music System
Free planYesNo
Free trialYesNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsLinux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows
Free planYes—
Spatial audioYes—
Interactive musicYesYes
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
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.