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What is Unity?

Unity Technologies headquartered in San Francisco offers the Unity real-time 3D and 2D development platform.

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Unity has found extensive use in the realm of game development, offering software developers and CTOs the tools to create immersive AR and …
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Unity Review

10 out of 10
February 23, 2022
We use Unity to develop school projects, especially 3D videogames with virtual reality, the project that was developed for us, had the …
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Pricing

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Enterprise

$200

On Premise
per person/per month

Plus

$399

On Premise
per person/per year

Pro

1,800

On Premise
per person/per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Unity GDC demo - Adam - Part I

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Product Details

What is Unity?

Unity is a game engine designed to support 2d and 3d games, using either C# or JavaScript.

Unity Videos

Unity Feature Preview
Prefabs are the building blocks of any Unity project. Prefabs are essential for saving developers time, and maximizing efficiency. We go over how to create a prefab, how to instantiate one in code, and show an example of prefabs in action.

Unity Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Unity Technologies headquartered in San Francisco offers the Unity real-time 3D and 2D development platform.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Unity are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Community Insights

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Unity has found extensive use in the realm of game development, offering software developers and CTOs the tools to create immersive AR and VR experiences. Users appreciate Unity's ability to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms, resulting in efficient code re-use. Integration with Android Studio and Xcode is seamless, simplifying the process of integrating Unity projects with these platforms. The software's power, flexibility, and smooth learning curve have made it a preferred choice for game development, particularly for 3D games. Additionally, Unity's pricing model based on revenue has been beneficial for organizations that provide free games to the population, allowing them to maximize their resources.

Furthermore, Unity is utilized beyond the gaming industry. It is widely employed in architectural visualization and virtual production, enabling designers and owners to gain a better perspective on projects before construction begins. In educational settings, Unity has proven valuable in school projects, assisting individuals with conditions like Asperger Syndrome by creating 3D videogames with virtual reality. Unity's comprehensive tutorials and vast asset library have also made it accessible for students and newcomers to game development.

Additionally, Unity addresses the need for accessible and fun mobile games on Google Play, appealing to users of all ages. The software is employed in various industries outside of gaming as well; for example, in Digital Media Communications programs, it is used to create 2D and 3D applications such as video games and interactive graphical interfaces. Moreover, Unity's capabilities for building 3D simulations and its gamification features make projects engaging and appealing to users across different fields.

Overall, Unity offers a versatile platform for developers looking to create immersive experiences in AR/VR or develop games across multiple platforms. With its intuitive interface and extensive features, Unity continues to be widely utilized across industries due to its efficiency in code re-use, seamless integration with other platforms, powerful capabilities for game development, accessibility for beginners, and versatility beyond gaming.

Effective 3D Space Design: Users have found Unity to be particularly effective for creating 3D spaces, whether for games or educational experiences. Several reviewers have praised its smooth transition between desktop and VR development, allowing them to easily immerse themselves in their creations using devices like the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.

Wide Range of Reusable Assets: The availability of a wide range of reusable code and libraries in Unity's asset store has been highly appreciated by users. Many reviewers have mentioned that this feature saves a significant amount of time by offering pre-built solutions for common problems. They also appreciate the frequent updates from the Unity community, ensuring developers stay up to date with the latest VR and AR developments.

User-Friendly Interface: Unity's user-friendly interface has received praise from many reviewers. Its simplicity and ease of use make it accessible to beginners and contribute to a smoother learning curve. Additionally, helpers and shortcuts provided within the software facilitate common tasks in game development, further enhancing the user experience.

Overwhelming Interface: Some users have found Unity's interface to be overwhelming and complex, particularly for beginners. They feel that the abundance of options and the ability to attach specific code to objects in the scene can make navigation and organization challenging.

Unidirectional Mobile App Workflow: There is criticism that Unity's mobile app workflow is unidirectional, requiring a lengthy build process and making it difficult to make changes in Unity and see them reflected in Android Studio or Xcode in real-time. This has been mentioned by several reviewers as a drawback.

Shift from C++ to C#: Experienced professionals coming from other game engines may feel annoyed by the shift from using C++ to C# in Unity. While this transition may not be an issue for beginners starting with Unity, some users have expressed concern about having to learn a new programming language if they decide to switch to another game engine in the future.

Users commonly recommend the following three things when using Unity:

  1. Start with Unity Personal and upgrade to Professional if substantial revenue is generated.
  2. Utilize Unity's extensive library of tutorials and resources, and be patient and persistent in learning how to code in Unity.
  3. Take advantage of responsive forums for help, embrace the power of prefabs, and explore the Unity Asset Store for custom tooling and tips.

These recommendations highlight the cost efficiency of Unity compared to its competitors. The users suggest starting with the free version and upgrading to the Professional edition if their projects generate substantial revenue. They also emphasize the importance of utilizing Unity's extensive library of tutorials and resources to learn how to code effectively in Unity, while maintaining patience and persistence throughout the learning process. Seeking help from responsive forums, embracing the power of prefabs, and exploring the Unity Asset Store for custom tooling are also suggested strategies for maximizing productivity with Unity.

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Griffin Fils | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I currently use unity for architectural visualization and virtual production. One of the best use cases for us is to be able to utilize our existing 3d renderings and create a 1 to 1 environment that you can walk through in virtual reality. This has given both the designers and owners a better perspective on what is being built. This has also been utilized in pre-construction meetings to determine any underlying design issues and catch them before there are issues in the field. This has saved thousands of dollars and a tone of time in our schedule not having to deal with change orders.
February 23, 2022

Unity Review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Unity to develop school projects, especially 3D videogames with virtual reality, the project that was developed for us, had the purpose to help people who suffer from Asperger Syndrome. However, we are currently trying to implement those games on 3D and mobile with Unity. We did it for virtual reality because of the interest and features this new technology has to offer.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I am using Unity for Game Development. I used VR tools of Unity using library OpenVr. Unity is perfect for creating 3D simulations, and because Unity is a game engine, gaming of a project is really simple, and gamification makes the project not only engaging but also appealing for the user.
Sarah Ciras Rousseau | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Unity has been used in my classroom for a couple of years at this point. Students have used it to create professional products for gaming. It has a massive amount of comprehensive tutorials as well as a vast asset library. This allows for accessibility even for those new to creating games.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Currently, I use Unity to develop an AAA MMORPG with an amazing team of experienced developers. In the past though, I've used it for VR games where Unity was the only good option available. I've also built a few mobile games and plenty of non-game applications for companies in a variety of industries. Unity makes it easy to build just about anything with great visuals and cross-platform deployment.
Andy Turner | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Unity Technologies is a piece of software that you can use to publish your game to Google Play. Google Play requires a signed certificate to publish your application. I'm using unity alongside Visual Studio 2019 to edit existing game templates that I have purchased on the unity asset store. I am using it as an independent developer. The business problem that it addresses is the need for accessible and fun games for all ages.
Raphael Sanguinete | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Unity to develop modern video games titles for the main gaming platforms like Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PCs. We are an independent game studio with 2 years experience in video game development and right now we are working on two titles, one for cell phones and the other for the major gaming platforms.
Dan Talvi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As an instructor for a Digital Media Communications program in a Career and Technical educational facility, Unity is one of the software students can choose to focus in. Our students utilize Unity to create 2D and 3D applications, including video games and UIs / interactive graphical interfaces, some of which are for local clients, organizations, and businesses that request services from our program (which our students develop as part of an internship program).
Jonah Dempcy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Unity is used by our software developers and CTO to produce rich, immersive AR and VR experiences. We use Unity to produce cross-platform content that is usable in a number of ways: as standard 2D and 3D desktop apps, on desktops for VR platforms such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, and on mobile devices as both 2D and 3D apps as well as AR and VR experiences.

The business needs that Unity meets are being able to write code once that can be rendered on a number of platforms. While we do have specific code integration paths for Android versus iOS, and there are unique differences when writing code for different use cases, our ability to reuse assets and much of the business logic in the apps is simply incredible. Unity gives us tremendous efficiency in code re-use and allows us to meet business needs such as being able to rapidly prototype, as well as integration with Android Studio and Xcode. We are also able to easily update 3D assets in Blender and view changes in realtime in Unity, thanks to Unity's excellent integration with Blender.
Marcelo de Vasconcellos | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I work in a public health institution in Brazil and since 2012 we have started to develop games mainly for health communication. At first, 2D game engines were enough for our projects, but soon we were in need of a more powerful solution, able to deal with 3D games. We tried other engines, but Unity's power, flexibility and, particularly, its smooth learning curve proved to be decisive in our choice. Since our games are given free of charge to the population, Unity's price model, based on revenue, allows us to use the engine freely and maximize our resources in benefit of the population. Right now there are at least four other teams in my institution using Unity for their projects.
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