Elias vs Unity
Elias
elias.audio
Unity
unity.comSide by side
| Figure | Elias | Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Game Audio Middleware | 8.5 (#4) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Headquarters | Värmdö, Sweden | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | The maker says Unity and Godot integrations are provided out of the box and that custom or other engines can be integrated. | Unity Integrations connect Cloud Build, Cloud Diagnostics and Collaborate with webhooks, Discord, Slack and email. |
| Product | Elias 4 is game audio middleware and a sound engine for interactive soundscapes and adaptive music. | Unity Engine is game and app development software for creating video games and immersive experiences from CAD and 3D data. |
| Support | Support options include an online manual, tutorials, Discord, email, video calls, shared chat rooms and on-site visits. | Unity directs users to its Issue Tracker and Editor bug reporting flow, while Pro includes expedited customer support and Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
Plans
Elias
- Explorer Standard€5,850, paid once
- Colonizer Premium€15,000, paid once
- Scout BasicPrice not published
Unity
- Free tierFree
- Pay-as-you-goPrice not published
- Pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- Unity PersonalFree
- Unity Pro$210 a month
- Unity Pro$2,310 a year
- Unity EnterprisePriced on request
- Unity IndustryPriced on request
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.