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Head-to-head · Game Memory Editors

Cheat Engine Linux vs ArtMoney

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cheat Engine Linux #3 in Game Memory Editors 9.1/10 Open source ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site
ArtMoney #8 in Game Memory Editors 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ArtMoney

Cheat Engine Linux leads on 0 checks, ArtMoney on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheat Engine Linux · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly ArtMoney
  • Most featuresCheat Engine Linux · 4 of 4

Cheat Engine Linux scores higher on our rubric for game memory editors: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Cheat Engine Linux is the better fit for linux users wanting Cheat Engine compatibility. ArtMoney is the better fit for windows users wanting a polished freemium tool.

  • Cheat Engine Linux fits best

    Linux users wanting Cheat Engine compatibility

  • ArtMoney fits best

    Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool

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Side by side

Feature Cheat Engine Linux 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ArtMoney 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Game Memory Editors #8 in Game Memory Editors
Best for Linux users wanting Cheat Engine compatibility Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Open source —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Linux Windows
Support Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Cheat Engine Linux 4/4 · ArtMoney 0/4
Pointer scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Debugger ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scripting support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Open source ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Operating systems Linux Not checked yet
Architecture support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports numeric, string, binary, grouped, and custom-Lua memory scans
  • Combines pointer scanning, debugging, disassembly, and code injection
  • Works with Cheat Engine tables, trainers, Lua, Mono, and Unity IL2CPP
  • Free edition supports memory and value searching.
  • PRO adds pointer scanning, debugging, disassembly, and code editing.
  • Supports emulator memory, freezing, process saving, and in-game hotkeys.
Cons
  • The project is described as early and immature
  • Available for Linux rather than multiple operating systems
  • Its focus on game training may not suit general debugging workflows
  • Windows desktop software only.
  • Not intended for multiplayer or online games.
  • Advanced capabilities require the PRO edition.
Our verdict

Cheat Engine Linux is an open-source Linux desktop toolkit for scanning and editing process memory, debugging, disassembly, reverse engineering, and game training. It targets Linux users working with single-player games, learning projects,…

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ArtMoney is a Windows desktop memory editor and debugger for modifying values in games. It searches processes, files, folders, disks, and emulator memory for values such as money, health, ammunition, or other game data. Users can edit or…

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  1. Cheat Engine LinuxGame Memory Editors 9.1Open source
  2. ArtMoneyGame Memory Editors 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cheat Engine Linux — where it wins

    • Supports numeric, string, binary, grouped, and custom-Lua memory scans
    • Combines pointer scanning, debugging, disassembly, and code injection
    • Works with Cheat Engine tables, trainers, Lua, Mono, and Unity IL2CPP

    Where it doesn't

    • The project is described as early and immature
    • Available for Linux rather than multiple operating systems
    • Its focus on game training may not suit general debugging workflows

  • ArtMoney — where it wins

    • Free edition supports memory and value searching.
    • PRO adds pointer scanning, debugging, disassembly, and code editing.
    • Supports emulator memory, freezing, process saving, and in-game hotkeys.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop software only.
    • Not intended for multiplayer or online games.
    • Advanced capabilities require the PRO edition.
  • Cheat Engine Linux9.1/10 · Open source

    An open-source Linux toolkit for memory editing, debugging, scripting, and Cheat Engine compatibility.

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  • ArtMoney8.6/10 · Free plan

    A polished Windows memory editor with a free edition and deep PRO tools.

    Visit ArtMoneyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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