Selecting and Downloading Different Versions of Unity

Introduction

Welcome to this lesson on selecting and downloading different versions of Unity. Unity offers various plans and features to suit different needs and budgets. It is essential to understand these options and choose the one that is right for you. This lesson will guide you through the process of selecting a Unity plan, understanding its features, and downloading the version of Unity that suits your needs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand the different Unity plans and their features.
• Select a Unity plan that suits your needs.
• Download the selected version of Unity.

Lesson Outline

Part 1: Understanding Unity Plans

Unity offers various plans, including Personal, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise. Each plan comes with a set of features and limitations.

1. Personal Plan:
   • Free to use.
   • For individuals or companies with less than $100K revenue or funding in the last 12 months.
   • Includes all core features to create and optimize high-end games and interactive experiences.
   • Unity Personal Plan Details
2. Plus Plan:
   • Costs $399 per year per seat.
   • For individuals or companies with less than $200K revenue or funding in the last 12 months.
   • Includes additional functionality and resources to power your projects.
   • Unity Plus Plan Details
3. Pro Plan:
   • Costs $1,800 per year per seat.
   • A complete solution for professionals to create and operate.
   • Includes advanced features like splash screen customization, integrations with collaboration tools, and priority queue for customer service.
   • Unity Pro Plan Details
4. Enterprise Plan:
   • Costs $4,000 per month for 20 seats.
   • Custom solutions at scale, designed to support your organization’s creative, technical, and business goals.
   • Includes features like advanced cloud diagnostics, Unity Ads, in-app purchase plugin, technical support, and customer success manager.
   • Unity Enterprise Plan Details

Part 2: Selecting a Unity Plan

1. Assess your needs and requirements:
   • Determine your budget.
   • Identify the features you need for your project.
   • Consider the size of your team.
2. Compare the plans:
   • Review the features and limitations of each plan.
   • Consider the additional costs, terms, and conditions of each plan.
3. Make a decision:
   • Select the plan that best suits your needs and budget.

Part 3: Downloading Unity

1. Navigate to the Unity Download Page:
   • Unity Download Page
2. Confirm your eligibility:
   • Read and acknowledge Unity’s Privacy Policy.
   • Confirm that you or your company meet the criteria for the selected plan.
3. Configure your plan:
   • Select the plan you have chosen.
4. Download Unity:
   • Click on ‘Get started’ or ‘Choose plan’ to start the download process.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about the different Unity plans, selected a plan that suits your needs, and downloaded Unity. You are now ready to start creating your projects using Unity.

Exercise

1. Compare the features of the Plus and Pro plans of Unity.
2. List the additional features available in the Enterprise plan compared to the Pro plan.

Note

• The Unity Personal plan is a great option for beginners or small companies with a limited budget.
• The Plus and Pro plans offer more advanced features and are suitable for professionals or larger teams.
• The Enterprise plan is designed for large organizations with ambitious goals and offers the most comprehensive set of features.