Elias vs irrKlang
Elias
elias.audioirrKlang
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| Figure | Elias | irrKlang |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Middleware | 8.5 (#4) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Extensibility | Elias is written in C and C++, supports Python tooling and automations, and offers source code access at higher license tiers. | Playback formats can be extended with plugins, and users can provide their own file-format readers and decoders. |
| Headquarters | Värmdö, Sweden | Neulengbach, Austria |
| Integrations | The maker says Unity and Godot integrations are provided out of the box and that custom or other engines can be integrated. | irrKlang is independent of Irrlicht and can be used in projects that do not use it. |
| Product | Elias 4 is game audio middleware and a sound engine for interactive soundscapes and adaptive music. | irrKlang is a cross-platform 2D and 3D sound engine and audio library for C++, C# and .NET languages. |
| Security and compliance | The maker's privacy policy says the website collects device information including browser, IP address, time zone and cookies. | The maker's license page provides an as-is warranty disclaimer and disclaims liability for damages; it does not state a security certification. |
| Support | Support options include an online manual, tutorials, Discord, email, video calls, shared chat rooms and on-site visits. | The maker directs users to its forum or email contact for questions, and the Pro full license includes prioritized email support. |
Plans
Elias
- Explorer Standard€5,850, paid once
- Colonizer Premium€15,000, paid once
- Scout BasicPrice not published
irrKlang
- irrKlang non commercialFree
- irrKlang Pro hobbyist (unlimited)€65, paid once
- irrKlang Pro indie (unlimited)€290, paid once
- irrKlang Pro full (single product)€490, paid once
- irrKlang Pro unlimited (unlimited)€2,950, paid once
In their own words
Elias
Elias 4 is game-audio middleware and a sound engine for interactive soundscapes and adaptive music. Elias Studio gives composers and sound designers visual scripting for sample-perfect audio graphs combining logic, game parameters, playback, and DSP. Its music system supports instrument and track rules, motifs, stingers, automatic loops, random segments, and musical transitions. Spatialized 3D audio and processing such as filters, compressors, and reverbs are included. While a game runs, users can edit patches, replace sound files, and mix without rebuilding or using sound banks. Unity and Godot integrations are provided, and custom or other engines can be integrated. Listed runtime targets include PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android. Elias is written in C and C++, supports Python tooling and automations, and offers source-code access by separate agreement at higher license tiers. Licenses are per game; console releases cost extra per platform, while same-game DLC is covered. Explorer Standard costs €5,850, paid once, and Colonizer Premium costs €15,000, paid once. A free evaluation version is available by request.
irrKlang
irrKlang is a cross-platform 2D and 3D sound engine and audio library for C++ and .NET development. It plays WAV, OGG, MP3, FLAC, MOD, IT, S3M, and XM files, with both buffered and streamed playback. Its sound capabilities include 3D emulation for low-end hardware, linear or logarithmic rolloff, and effects such as echo, reverb, chorus, and distortion. Developers can use it from C++, C#, VisualBasic.NET, and Delphi.NET. Plugins can extend playback format support, and users can supply their own file readers and decoders. It does not depend on Irrlicht, so it can be used in projects without that engine. irrKlang runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is free for non-commercial products; commercial use requires a Pro license. Listed one-time Pro options start at €65 for individuals and products sold for less than €20, with higher plans for other commercial uses. Linux requires ALSA, and 64-bit systems require matching 64-bit versions. Downloads are available only to existing licensees.