Cheat Engine vs ArtMoney

Cheat Engine9.4Visit ArtMoney8.6Visit

Higher score Cheat Engine #1 in Game Memory Editors 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cheat Engine

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ArtMoney #8 in Game Memory Editors 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ArtMoney

• Cheat Engine fits best

  Most users needing a full-featured editor

• ArtMoney fits best

  Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool

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Side by side

Feature	Cheat Engine 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ArtMoney 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Game Memory Editors	#8 in Game Memory Editors
Best for	Most users needing a full-featured editor	Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Cheat Engine 0/4 · ArtMoney 0/4
Pointer scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Debugger	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scripting support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Architecture support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Memory scanning, value modification, debugging, and disassembly Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline use Adds scripting, trainers, overlays, and runtime inspection tools	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	macOS access is trialware until the user joins the Patreon Online-game use may violate game terms The broad toolkit can exceed the needs of simple edits	Windows desktop software only. Not intended for multiplayer or online games. Advanced capabilities require the PRO edition.
Our verdict	Cheat Engine is a standalone desktop development environment for modifying single-player games and inspecting applications. It is aimed at users who need more than basic value changes, including memory scanning, debugging, disassembly,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cheat Engine — where it wins

  • Memory scanning, value modification, debugging, and disassembly
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline use
  • Adds scripting, trainers, overlays, and runtime inspection tools

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS access is trialware until the user joins the Patreon
  • Online-game use may violate game terms
  • The broad toolkit can exceed the needs of simple edits

• 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 Engine9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free desktop editor for inspecting and modifying single-player games.

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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 →