OpenAL Soft vs Reactional Engine

OpenAL Soft

8.0 #8 in Game Audio Middleware

About OpenAL Soft

Reactional Engine

7.5 #11 in Game Audio Middleware

About Reactional Engine
OpenAL SoftReactional Engine
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsAndroid, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, WindowsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Free planYes—
Spatial audioYes—
Runtime platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebGL, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Audio streamingYes—
Interactive music—Yes
Supported game engines—Unity, Unreal Engine

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