OpenAL vs OpenAL Soft
| OpenAL | OpenAL Soft | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Spatial audio | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime platforms | BSD, IRIX, Solaris, Linux, Macintosh OS 8/9, Macintosh OS X, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360 | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Audio streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Audio Middleware. On Inferse, OpenAL Soft scores higher on our published basis.