Construct 3 vs GDevelop

Construct 34.8Visit GDevelop3.8Visit

Higher score Construct 3 #2 in Game Visual Scripting Software 4.8/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Construct 3

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GDevelop #5 in Game Visual Scripting Software 3.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit GDevelop

• 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 4.8/10 Visit ↗	GDevelop 3.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.8	3.8
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	Not published	Not published
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 published	Not published
3D game support	Not published	Not published
Specs
Export targets	Not published	Not published
Code integration	Not published	Not published
Collaboration features	Not published	Not published
Runtime licensing	Not published	Not published
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… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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

• Construct 34.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo

  A flexible 2D engine for cross-platform creators who need visual logic and multiplayer tools.

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• GDevelop3.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad game creation toolkit with visual logic, multiplayer, and cross-platform export.

  Visit GDevelopFull verdict →