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Head-to-head · Game Memory Editors

PINCE vs ArtMoney

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PINCE #5 in Game Memory Editors 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PINCE
ArtMoney #8 in Game Memory Editors 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ArtMoney

PINCE 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 scorePINCE · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPINCE · 4 of 4

PINCE scores higher on our rubric for game memory editors: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

PINCE is the better fit for linux users wanting a complete free editor. ArtMoney is the better fit for windows users wanting a polished freemium tool.

  • PINCE fits best

    Linux users wanting a complete free editor

  • ArtMoney fits best

    Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool

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Side by side

Feature PINCE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ArtMoney 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Game Memory Editors #8 in Game Memory Editors
Best for Linux users wanting a complete free editor Windows users wanting a polished freemium tool
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Linux Windows
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features PINCE 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 Both Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines memory and pointer scanning with variable locking and editing
  • Includes GDB debugging, disassembly, breakpoints, and watchpoints
  • Adds Python scripting, runtime dissection, patching, and injection 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
  • Documented for Linux rather than cross-platform use
  • Currently supports x86 targets
  • Its broad toolset is geared toward technical reverse-engineering workflows
  • Windows desktop software only.
  • Not intended for multiplayer or online games.
  • Advanced capabilities require the PRO edition.
Our verdict

PINCE is an open-source front end for GNU Project Debugger (GDB), built for game memory editing and reverse engineering on Linux. It suits users who need more than basic value changes, combining memory and pointer scanning with variable…

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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. PINCEGame Memory Editors 8.9Free plan
  2. ArtMoneyGame Memory Editors 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PINCE — where it wins

    • Combines memory and pointer scanning with variable locking and editing
    • Includes GDB debugging, disassembly, breakpoints, and watchpoints
    • Adds Python scripting, runtime dissection, patching, and injection tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Documented for Linux rather than cross-platform use
    • Currently supports x86 targets
    • Its broad toolset is geared toward technical reverse-engineering 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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