GridCraft review
A capable collaborative map editor with broad exports, but paid plans start at 19.99.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
GridCraft is a 2D tile-map editor for game developers who need to create, organize, and share maps across browser and desktop workflows. It supports tile layers, stacked layers, terrain brushes using Wang sets, object layers, custom properties, and variable-sized tiles. Real-time collaboration makes it particularly suitable for teams editing maps together, while the web editor offers all 19 tools, every export format, and no account requirement.
Its plan structure separates editing environments from service tiers. The Web editor includes all 19 tools and every export format, while the Desktop app adds local file access, Git, offline work, LAN hosting, and an MCP server for AI agents. The Free, Cloud, and Team plans include cloud sync and live collaboration, with Team adding collaboration for studios. The pricing model is freemium, and paid access starts at 19.99. The published pricing view also indicates a yearly billing option with two months free. Teams should compare the desktop and cloud features against how they manage files, collaboration, and billing.
GridCraft’s strongest fit is a production workflow that needs both format flexibility and ecosystem connectivity. Exporters cover Godot 4, GameMaker, Defold, LDtk, LOVE2D, Lua, CSV, and binary maps, while Tiled TMX and TMJ round-trip editing supports an established map format. GitHub and GitLab connectivity helps connect desktop editing with repository workflows, and integrations include Discord, Claude Desktop, and Tiled. Choose GridCraft for collaborative 2D map production, especially when AI-assisted editing or multiple export targets matter. A simpler editor may suit solo developers who do not need collaboration, repository connectivity, or the paid cloud tiers.
GridCraft pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Real-time collaboration for shared map editing
- Exports to Godot, GameMaker, Defold, LDtk, and more
- GitHub, GitLab, and MCP support in the desktop app
- Where it doesn't
- Paid access starts at 19.99
- Offline work and local file access require the desktop app
- Studio collaboration is reserved for the Team plan
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