FMOD Studio vs Steam Audio SDK
| FMOD Studio | Steam Audio SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial audio | Yes | Yes |
| Interactive music | Yes | — |
| Dialogue management | Yes | — |
| Supported game engines | Unity, Unreal Engine, custom game engines | Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD Studio, Wwise, C API |
| Runtime platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, tvOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, SteamOS |
| Localization tools | Yes | — |
| Audio streaming | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Audio Middleware. On Samsung Mobile US Press, FMOD Studio scores higher on our published basis.