Elias
Elias: A deep authoring toolkit for teams building live, adaptive game audio. Ranked #4 of 24 in Game Audio Middleware by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for teams prioritizing live adaptive audio workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forTeams prioritizing live adaptive audio workflows
- Free planNo
- Spatial audioYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Visual scripting covers audio logic, parameters, playback, and DSP
- Real-time editing and remoting support live iteration while games run
- Unity, Godot, and custom-engine integrations broaden deployment options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Explorer costs €5,850 per game
- Advanced authoring may exceed the needs of simpler audio projects
Our verdict on Elias
Elias is game audio middleware and a sound engine for composers, sound designers, and developers. It combines visual audio scripting, spatialized 3D sound, adaptive music, DSP processing, profiling, and real-time editing. The authoring tool runs on Windows and macOS, while the runtime supports PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android. It is aimed at teams that need parameter-driven sound behavior, interactive music systems, and live audio iteration across game projects.
Pricing is structured per game. Scout includes all features, PC and Mac, mobile support, and a free evaluation. Explorer costs €5,850 per game and adds source code availability under a separate agreement plus standard support for 1 year. Colonizer costs €15,000 per game and includes standard support for 2 years, with source code available under a separate agreement. Both paid plans include all features, PC and Mac, and mobile support. The paid tiers suit productions that can justify specialist middleware costs, while smaller or simpler projects may find the pricing difficult to match to their needs.
Elias stands out through its depth of audio authoring. Teams can build graphs for logic, parameters, playback, and DSP; create spatialization zones; and design adaptive music with segments, transitions, loops, stingers, and variation. A no-soundbank workflow supports live graph and file updates, while Python support, APIs, custom tooling, and profiler tools extend technical control. Official integrations cover Unity and Godot, with APIs for custom engines. Choose Elias when live adaptive workflows and detailed audio control matter most; choose a simpler tool when the project does not need this breadth or the per-game cost is a primary constraint.
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Elias fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Spatial audio | Yes |
| Interactive music | Yes |
| Dialogue management | Not verified |
| Supported game engines | Unity, Godot |
| Runtime platforms | PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android |
| Localization tools | Not verified |
| Audio streaming | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Unity, Godot, custom game engines |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | elias.audio |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Elias integrations
Elias lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Unity
- Godot
- custom game engines
Alternatives to Elias
- FMOD StudioBroad game-audio middleware with adaptive authoring, profiling, localization, and engine integrations.9.4
- Audiokinetic WwiseA deep game-audio platform for productions that need advanced control and scale.9.2
- Miles Sound SystemA mature, Unreal-focused audio stack for complex cross-platform game productions.8.7
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