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Head-to-head · Game Visual Scripting Software

Construct 3 vs GDevelop

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Construct 3 #2 in Game Visual Scripting Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Construct 3
GDevelop #5 in Game Visual Scripting Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit GDevelop

Construct 3 leads on 0 checks, GDevelop on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreConstruct 3 · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Construct 3 scores higher on our rubric for game visual scripting software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Construct 3 is the better fit for cross-platform creators needing multiplayer. GDevelop is the better fit for broad, low-cost 2D/3D game creation.

  • Construct 3 fits best

    Cross-platform creators needing multiplayer

  • GDevelop fits best

    Broad, low-cost 2D/3D game creation

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Side by side

Feature Construct 3 9.1/10 Visit ↗ GDevelop 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Game Visual Scripting Software #5 in Game Visual Scripting Software
Best for Cross-platform creators needing multiplayer Broad, low-cost 2D/3D game creation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Construct 3 0/2 · GDevelop 0/2
2D game support Not checked yet Not checked yet
3D game support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export targets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Code integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Collaboration features Not checked yet Not checked yet
Runtime licensing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Event sheets pair visual logic with JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Exports to web, mobile, desktop, and Xbox UWP/WebView2.
  • Real-time multiplayer tools use WebRTC.
  • No-code event logic with optional JavaScript extensibility
  • 2D and 3D creation with multiplayer tools and live previews
  • Exports to web, desktop, Android, and iOS
Cons
  • Free Edition limits event, layer, and effects counts.
  • Multiplayer creation is unavailable in the Free Edition.
  • The editor is closed source and focused on 2D development.
  • Free publishing to Android and desktop is limited to once per day
  • Cloud projects and expanded publishing depend on paid tiers
  • The broad feature set may be more than simple 2D projects need
Our verdict

Construct 3 is a browser-based 2D game engine for indie developers, educators, hobbyists, and teams. Its event-sheet system represents game logic through conditions and actions, while JavaScript and TypeScript support more direct…

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GDevelop is an open-source game engine and editor for creating 2D and 3D games without code. Its event-based visual scripting system is aimed at hobbyists, educators, indie developers, studios, and organizations building interactive…

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  1. Construct 3Game Visual Scripting Software 9.1Free plan
  2. GDevelopGame Visual Scripting Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Construct 3 — where it wins

    • Event sheets pair visual logic with JavaScript and TypeScript.
    • Exports to web, mobile, desktop, and Xbox UWP/WebView2.
    • Real-time multiplayer tools use WebRTC.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition limits event, layer, and effects counts.
    • Multiplayer creation is unavailable in the Free Edition.
    • The editor is closed source and focused on 2D development.

  • GDevelop — where it wins

    • No-code event logic with optional JavaScript extensibility
    • 2D and 3D creation with multiplayer tools and live previews
    • Exports to web, desktop, Android, and iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Free publishing to Android and desktop is limited to once per day
    • Cloud projects and expanded publishing depend on paid tiers
    • The broad feature set may be more than simple 2D projects need

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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