Godot Engine vs GDevelop

Godot Engine9.2Visit GDevelop8.3Visit

Higher score Godot Engine #1 in Game Engine Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Godot

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GDevelop #9 in Game Engine Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit GDevelop

• Godot Engine fits best

  Open-source 2D/3D developers

• GDevelop fits best

  No-code creators and small teams

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Side by side

Feature	Godot Engine 9.2/10 Visit ↗	GDevelop 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Game Engine Software	#9 in Game Engine Software
Best for	Open-source 2D/3D developers	No-code creators and small teams
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Godot Engine 3/4 · GDevelop 3/4
Visual scripting	—	✓ (best)
Multiplayer tools	✓	✓
Mobile export	✓	✓
Console export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Source code model	Open_source	Open_source
Target platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, consoles via third-party providers	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Scripting languages	GDScript, C#, C++	JavaScript
Our review
Pros	MIT license permits commercial use and provides source-code access Dedicated 2D workflow plus Vulkan, Direct3D 12, and Metal rendering Exports projects to desktop, mobile, and web platforms	No-code event logic with optional JavaScript extensibility Built-in multiplayer, lobbies, player login, and cloud synchronization Exports to web, desktop, Android, and iOS
Cons	No official console export is provided Visual scripting is not available in the Godot 4 codebase Console releases may require third-party porting or publishing services	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
Our verdict	Godot Engine is a free, open-source game engine for developers building 2D and 3D games, cross-platform projects, multiplayer experiences, and XR applications. Its node-and-scene project design supports structured game development, while… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Godot Engine — where it wins

  • MIT license permits commercial use and provides source-code access
  • Dedicated 2D workflow plus Vulkan, Direct3D 12, and Metal rendering
  • Exports projects to desktop, mobile, and web platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No official console export is provided
  • Visual scripting is not available in the Godot 4 codebase
  • Console releases may require third-party porting or publishing services

• 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

• Godot Engine9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible open-source engine for 2D, 3D, multiplayer, and XR projects.

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• GDevelop8.3/10 · Free plan

  A flexible no-code engine with multiplayer, JavaScript, and broad export options.

  Visit GDevelopFull verdict →