Unreal Engine

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About

Scratch is a free visual programming language and online community where anyone can create their own stories, games, and animations. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, Scratch is designed primarily for users aged 8–16, but it is used by all ages and has a sizeable adult user base. The platform utilizes a block-based interface, allowing users to drag and connect code blocks to create programs, making it accessible for beginners. Scratch is used in many different settings, schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and homes. The platform supports over 70 languages, enabling a global community of users to share and remix projects. As of February 2023, the Scratch community has more than 103 million users and over 123 million shared projects. The website offers resources for parents and educators, including guides and tutorials to support learning and teaching. Scratch is taught and used in after-school centers, schools, and colleges, as well as other public knowledge institutions.

About

The world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool. With Unreal Engine, you can bring amazing real-time experiences to life using the world’s most advanced real-time 3D creation tool. From first projects to the most demanding challenges, our free and accessible resources and inspirational community empower everyone to realize their ambitions. With over 160 hours of free online learning content, an extensive library of webinars, and options for instructor-led training, we have a way to learn that's right for you. Unreal creators are the true power behind Unreal Engine. Be part of a community that builds cutting-edge experiences, and supports each other along the way. Explore comprehensive reference documentation, instructional guides, community-based support, and options for dedicated professional support.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Educators wanting a platform to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming and creative problem-solving

Audience

Game developers in need of a powerful VR Game Engine solution

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The most prominent advantage of Scratch lies in its extremely low barrier to entry. By replacing complex syntax with an intuitive block-based building system, it allows beginners to quickly grasp the core logic of programming and focus their energy on creative implementation. This efficient workflow is not only ideal for rapid prototyping but also makes it a powerful tool for developing simple graphical applications and small interactive projects. Furthermore, Scratch boasts strong cross-platform capabilities, delivering a highly consistent experience whether on Windows, macOS, Linux desktops, or within an HTML environment via a browser. This versatility makes it widely used in education globally for cultivating computational thinking, but its practical value extends to the commercial sector as well. For instance, it can be effectively used to create interactive product demos, simple brand promotion games, or serve as a rapid prototyping tool for proof-of-concept—its development efficiency and cross-platform distribution potential should not be underestimated.

Cons

  • As a tool designed for beginners, Scratch has clear functional limitations. It lacks the ability to dynamically execute string-based code, like Python’s exec(), preventing flexible self-modification or iteration of program logic at runtime. Additionally, its approach to data and resource management tends to be static, making it difficult to handle complex data structures or dynamic resource loading. Moreover, due to the lack of native support for 3D graphics and the absence of advanced language features (such as complex algorithm libraries), developers may feel constrained when project complexity exceeds a certain threshold, making it challenging to implement more professional or performance-intensive work.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • High quality render & good performance too! I work on making 3d software, real time visualisation software, PC VR, standalone VR apps, archviz, advertisement, motion graphics, casual games, AAA games, marketing apps, animation videos & more!
  • This software is the easiest, cheapest option for anyone looking to build a game. It has assets that are necessary to build your game you can buy more stuff.
  • Good community and people to talk to who help in solving your problem. Best application to create games for developers.
  • - Unreal Engine literally enables to expand your ambitions while thinking about a game or any visual aspect for that matter. It has enough power to make even your wildest imaginations materialize on the screen.
  • Most people probably know of Unreal Engine thanks to big name games that have been built with it, and for good reason too. But did you know you can use it for physics simulations too? Pleasantly surprised my research group was able to use this to help simulate autonomous drone flight paths.

Cons

  • XR development support is not that wide!
  • I have no issues with this software. It works perfectly for what it needs to do.
  • It has a visual scripting feature which helps a lot to build a game.
  • - Unreal Engine, unlike Unity, is not at all beginner-friendly, it is for experienced pros with high ambitions. - It requires a lot of good equipment to run properly. It's not for old computers.
  • It's a big download, and the graphics requirements are high, ideally you have a computer with plenty of processing power.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Scratch
Founded: 2013
United States
scratch.mit.edu/

Company Information

Epic Games
United States
www.unrealengine.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

O3DE

O3DE

The Linux Foundation
Cinema 4D

Cinema 4D

Maxon
Buildbox

Buildbox

8Cell
Maya LT

Maya LT

Autodesk

Categories

Categories

Game Development Features

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
eCommerce
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality

Integrations

8i
Antidote
Apple iPadOS
Aura
Avoyd
Character Creator
DoveRunner
Imagen3D
Inworld
Klocwork
NVIDIA DLSS
NVIDIA Omniverse
OptiTrack Motive
Poliigon
Rapport
Resemble AI
STAGE by vr-on
articy:draft
echo3D
horizOn

Integrations

8i
Antidote
Apple iPadOS
Aura
Avoyd
Character Creator
DoveRunner
Imagen3D
Inworld
Klocwork
NVIDIA DLSS
NVIDIA Omniverse
OptiTrack Motive
Poliigon
Rapport
Resemble AI
STAGE by vr-on
articy:draft
echo3D
horizOn
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