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At a Glance
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Unity
Unity
Star Rating
(363)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Unity
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that PlayCanvas excels in ease of setup, scoring 9.7, which users appreciate for its quick onboarding process and intuitive interface, while Unity, with a score of 8.4, is noted for having a steeper learning curve that can be challenging for beginners.
  • Users report that PlayCanvas has a higher ease of use rating at 9.4, with many highlighting its user-friendly design and straightforward workflow, whereas Unity's score of 8.6 indicates that some users find its extensive features overwhelming.
  • Reviewers mention that PlayCanvas has a strong product direction, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which users feel reflects the company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while Unity's score of 9.2 suggests it is also forward-thinking but may not be as responsive to user feedback.
  • G2 users highlight that PlayCanvas has a solid meet requirements score of 9.2, indicating that it effectively meets user needs, while Unity's score of 8.8 shows that while it is capable, some users feel it could better align with specific project requirements.
  • Users on G2 mention that PlayCanvas has a quality of support score of 8.0, with feedback indicating that support is helpful but could be more responsive, while Unity's score of 8.3 suggests a slightly better support experience, with users appreciating the availability of resources and community forums.
  • Reviewers mention that PlayCanvas is particularly favored in the mid-market segment, with 72.7% of reviews coming from this demographic, while Unity is more popular among small businesses, as indicated by 73.4% of its reviews, suggesting that PlayCanvas may be better suited for larger teams or projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PlayCanvas
No pricing available
Unity
No pricing available
Free Trial
PlayCanvas
No trial information available
Unity
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
12
8.8
309
Ease of Use
9.4
12
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
8.5
57
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
46
Quality of Support
8.0
11
8.4
289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
47
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
12
9.2
299
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
58
Design
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
8.4
51
Move
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.8
52
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
134
Visual Fidelity
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.4
122
Creation Tools
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.9
110
Not enough data
5.4
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
5.9
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas
Unity
Unity
PlayCanvas and Unity are categorized as Game Engine
Unique Categories
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Unity
Unity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
Reviewers' Industry
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas
Higher Education
16.7%
Design
16.7%
Computer Games
16.7%
Program Development
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Unity
Unity
Computer Games
40.1%
Computer Software
10.8%
Entertainment
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Animation
4.3%
Other
33.0%
Alternatives
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas Alternatives
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Unity
Unity Alternatives
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Discussions
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas Discussions
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PlayCanvas has no discussions with answers
Unity
Unity Discussions
Is Unity PLUS subscription need to pay monthly for a year?
2 Comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hey Zulkifli, good question! In the jump between Unity Personal and Unity Plus, it doesn't seem Unity has a month-to-month subscription option. If you're...Read more
will unity always will have only one language support?
2 Comments
Ernesto S.
ES
I agree with Luuk, It doesn't look like unity developers have in mind that, they are implementing DOTS (Data-Oriented Technology Stack) so it will change...Read more
What are the most compatible tools for models
2 Comments
Matt A.
MA
3DS Max outputs its models as right handed models which most 3D packages use, Blender outputs models that are left handed. Unity uses the left handed...Read more