OpenAL vs Steam Audio SDK
| OpenAL | Steam Audio SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, 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, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, SteamOS |
| Audio streaming | Yes | — |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Supported game engines | — | Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD Studio, Wwise, C API |
Both are listed in Best Game Audio Middleware. On Inferse, Steam Audio SDK scores higher on our published basis.