| Feature | Stingray Perforce Full | Git LFS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Native (exclusive checkout) | Requires git-lfs-lock (add-on) | | Large File Speed | Incremental (delta transfers) | Full file on every change | | Folder permissions | Per-directory ACLs | Repository-wide only | | Partial checkout | Sparse workspaces (native) | Sparse-checkout (slower) | | Unreal/Unity integration | Plug-in built-in | Third-party (GitHub Desktop) |
Ready to go "Full Stingray"? Download Perforce Helix Core Small Team edition (free for up to 5 users) and follow our linked setup guide for Maya-Unreal integration. Lock your binaries, save your sanity. stingray perforce full
For game development, "Stingray Full" wins. For plain text source code, Git LFS is sufficient. Legacy Autodesk Stingray (the engine) is dead. However, the integration methodology —the "Full" Perforce plugin experience—is more alive than ever. Perforce Software has absorbed the best ideas of Stingray into Helix Core's native plug-ins . | Feature | Stingray Perforce Full | Git
For any studio working with files larger than 100MB per asset (3D meshes, 4K textures, audio WAVs, cinematic renders), the "Stingray Full" workflow is non-negotiable. It eliminates merge conflicts, prevents asset corruption, and reduces cognitive load. For game development, "Stingray Full" wins