Head-to-head · Game Engine Software
GDevelop vs Open 3D Engine
GDevelop leads on 0 checks, Open 3D Engine on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGDevelop · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
GDevelop scores higher on our rubric for game engine software: 8.3 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #20.
GDevelop is the better fit for no-code creators and small teams. Open 3D Engine is the better fit for open-source modular 3D teams.
- GDevelop fits best
No-code creators and small teams
- Open 3D Engine fits best
Open-source modular 3D teams
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Side by side
| Feature | GDevelop 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Open 3D Engine 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #9 in Game Engine Software | #20 in Game Engine Software |
| Best for | No-code creators and small teams | Open-source modular 3D teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GDevelop 3/4 · Open 3D Engine 3/4 | ||
| Visual scripting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiplayer tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Console export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Source code model | Open_source | Open_source |
| Target platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, Linux, Android |
| Scripting languages | JavaScript | C++, Lua, Script Canvas |
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| Our verdict | GDevelop is an open-source game engine and editor for creating 2D and 3D games. Its no-code event-based logic, ready-made behaviors, extensions, visual effects, and optional JavaScript support suit hobbyists, educators, indie developers,… Read the review → |
Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an open-source, cross-platform real-time 3D engine for building games, simulations, and other interactive experiences. It is aimed at teams that want source-code access, modular engine components, and control over… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GDevelop — where it wins
- No-code event logic with optional JavaScript extensibility
- Built-in multiplayer, lobbies, player login, and cloud synchronization
- Exports to web, desktop, Android, and iOS
Where it doesn't
- Free publishing to Android and desktop is limited to once per day
- iOS publishing starts with the Gold plan
- Advanced cloud, version history, and collaboration require Pro
Open 3D Engine — where it wins
- Free and open source with a modular Gems architecture
- Physically based rendering, physics, networking, and visual scripting
- Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS development
Where it doesn't
- macOS and iOS support are documented as experimental
- Console deployment is not covered in the published platform details
- Its broad toolset may require more technical planning than narrower engines
- GDevelop8.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible no-code engine with multiplayer, JavaScript, and broad export options.
Visit GDevelopFull verdict → - Open 3D Engine7.7/10 · Free plan
A modular, open-source 3D engine for teams building games and interactive experiences.
Visit Open 3D EngineFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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