Top 10 Most Expensive Softwares in The World

Top 10 Most Expensive Softwares In The World

Everyone knows without software computer can do nothing, So combination of software and hardware is very important. We all spend most of our time in the virtual reality which seems to be a great blessing to us in these days. Due to advancements in technology and software now it becomes difficult to differentiate between reality and virtual world. Software which offers different kind of techniques and tools to make our work more easier and fast is not easy to code. Its demand great hard working of developers for day and night. 

So, that's why some of the most capable software providing the luxury of animations, perfect gaming environments, computer aided designing and consoles are really expensive. Most of the software offers free version but they are usually made only to appeal you to pay for full versions. But only professionals use these software because they know they are going to earn much more than they pay for. 

Here in this post have listed Top 10 Most Expensive Softwares In The World.

1. CryENgINE 3

Price: $1,200,000

CryENGINE was developed by CryteK Ame. Initially this software was developed for demonstration of technology(like it was used for training in Navy by making virtual dock of the ship) but later it turned into game development software and now it become the latest one software is that is available for game development. After its first two editions, the third one was released in 2009. The Engine works on Xbox, Microsoft Windows and Playstation 3  A lot of improvements were made to the software making after its release and thats why it worth the money. In 2010 a new demo of this software was shown. Again in 2011, made some useful improvements and innovations in the software. Its free version is also available for non-commercial game developer.CryENgINE 3 is the most expensive software ever made, So it got 1st position in the list of Top 10 Most Expensive Softwares in the world.

2. Unreal Engine

Price: $750,000

Unreal Engine was developed by Epic Games and now it is a most popular game developing engine for first person shooting games. Unreal Engine 4 is the latest edition of this software. Its coding in C++ and it is the most commonly used software in the game developing world. This software is also used for producing virtual environments for films other than games. Because of its popularity among the people now Unreal Engine UDK has also been developed for non-commercial uses. It also provides high degree of portability and got 2nd position in the list of Top 10 most expensive softwares in the world.

3. RenderWare

Price: $250,000

RenderWare is the software that was developed by Criterion Games. It is used in video games for creating virtual worlds. It got its importance by providing a suitable solution for PS2 programming for graphics. It works on both Windows and Apple. This software runs on different video game consoles like Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 3. This software is vastly used by the game developers.

4. Source Engine

Price: $200,000

Source Engine is a 3D game engine which was produced by Valve Corporation and it also used for first person shooting games. This software also has Source Filmmaker which is an editing software that's working within the Source Engine. This tool has been used in ‘Portal 2’ and also in ‘Left for Dead Series’. The Source Engine is not introducing new versions but has continuous updates.

5. VxWorks RTOS

Price: $199,000

VxWorks RTOS has been developed by Wind River Systems and it is a real-time operating system. It works on machines running on UNIX and LINUX. this software specially developed for embedded systems. VxWorks RTOS is widely used for all the CPU’s for embedded systems and its most important uses are in programmable controllers, communication networks, transport, robots and space crafts.

6. Softimage Face Robot

Price: $95,000

Softimage Face Robot is a 3D graphics software and was developed by Autodesk. As its name suggests, this software is used to make computer graphics and animated characters that's look more life-like, so that's why it is used in games and animated movies for make them more attractive and real. Softimage is the most famous software for computerized facial animations and environment.

7. Core Impact Pro

Price: $50,000

Core Impact Pro is mainly works as security software if I describe it in short and simple way. It is a desktop application that helps keep check of penetration and cyber-attacks. This software is used to scans the underlying data to see if the system is vulnerable of security cracks. 

8. Adobe Acrobat Capture 3.0

Price: $20,000

Adobe Acrobat Capture 3.0 was basically used for handling PDF files but now it is no more available for purchase, but still one of the most expensive software of its time. So, that's why it got 8th position in the list. Now all of its tools and functions are available in Adobe Reader and Acrobat Pro which also most famous.

9. Autodesk Maya

Price: $11,000

Autodesk Maya is also used as animation and 3D graphics software and it is designed by Autodesk obviously. Its interesting and unusual name ‘Maya’ comes from Hindi script. The specialty of this software is it runs on multiple OS including Linus, Windows and MAC. This software is mostly used in film industry for best graphics and animations.

10. Auto Cad

Price: $9500

Auto Cad is a software that is well-known as computer aided designing. This software is specially used by professionals such as developers, engineers and architects. This software was also designed by Autodesk. After its release there have been made a lot of improvements and updating in the software. It proves itself as best in both 2D and 3D modeling. This software also available in student version.