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What it is
GameSalad Creator is a visual programming tool for making mobile and web games. GameSalad describes its approach as no-code, and says creators and learners ages 12 and beyond can use it. Creator downloads are available for macOS and Windows; iOS and Android Viewer apps support native-device previews. Publishing depends on the plan: Basic subscribers can use Creator’s behaviors and functions, preview with Viewer, and publish to GameSalad Arcade. Pro subscribers get access to all publishing platforms, including iOS App Store, Android App Store and HTML5 publishing, as well as priority technical support. Plans include GameSalad Basic at $19 a month and GameSalad Pro at $29 a month. Education options include lesson plans, tutorials, classroom management and student progress views through a teacher dashboard. App store publishing requires separate store processes, credentials and fees, which are not included in the education license. GameSalad is based in Austin, Texas, and launched in 2010.
Spec sheet
- Product
- GameSalad Creator lets users make video games with a visual programming interface.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Security
- GameSalad says it limits personal-data access to people with a business need and uses measures intended to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Support
- The education instructor guide lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at 1-844-837-8387.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Founded
- 2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Basic subscription
- Basic subscribers can use Creator’s behaviors and functions, but can publish only to GameSalad Arcade and use Viewer for native-device testing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · helpdesk.gamesalad.com
- Coding approach
- GameSalad describes its system as no-code visual programming for building mobile and web games.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Company history
- GameSalad says it was founded in August 2007 and launched in 2010.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Download options
- GameSalad Creator downloads are offered for macOS and Windows, with Viewer apps linked for iOS and Android.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Education features
- The education teacher dashboard provides lesson plans, tutorial assignment, classroom management, and student progress views.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Intended audience
- GameSalad says creators and learners ages 12 and beyond can build mobile and web games with its visual programming system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Mobile export
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Payment data
- The privacy policy says payment processors handle sensitive cardholder data and GameSalad does not have access to it.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Pro subscription
- Pro subscribers have access to all publishing platforms and receive priority technical support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · helpdesk.gamesalad.com
- Publishing
- The education guide says games can be formatted for the web, Apple and Android devices, and app store submission.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Source code model
- closed_sourceRead 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Store fees
- App store publishing requires following each store’s process and using separate store fees and credentials that are not included in the education license.Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Target platforms
- web,iOS,Android,HTML5,desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
- Visual scripting
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
Plans and prices
GameSalad Basic $19 a month billed monthly Web Creator · Desktop Creator · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Home Edu Price not published Basic features plus curriculum · Education tutorials and curriculum · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Pro $29 a month billed monthly Basic features · iOS App Store publishing · Android App Store publishing · HTML5 app creation Read 20 Sep 2026 · gamesalad.com
GameSalad Learn@Home $19 a month per account 1–4 accounts · Basic accounts · tutorials · parent dashboard Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
K-12 Bundle $29 a year per student; or less; 1-year license 10+ student accounts · Basic licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Higher Ed Bundle $57 a year per student; or less; 1-year license 10+ student accounts · PRO licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Developer EDU Discount $149 a year after discount; per account 1 PRO membership · active teacher or student discount Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Site/Building $1,495 a year per building; 1-year license 150–400 student accounts · Basic licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard Read 4 Oct 2026 · gamesalad.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Visual programming supports no-code game building.
- Viewer apps support iOS and Android previews.
- Pro includes iOS, Android and HTML5 publishing.
- Education dashboard includes classroom and progress tools.
Limits
- Basic publishing is limited to GameSalad Arcade.
- No free plan is listed.
- App store credentials and fees are separate.
- Creator downloads are for macOS and Windows.
Who it suits
GameSalad suits creators and learners ages 12 and beyond who want to build mobile or web games through visual programming. Its education plans also serve classrooms using curriculum resources and a teacher dashboard.
Verdict
GameSalad combines visual game creation with plan-dependent publishing and preview options. Check the publishing limits and separate app store requirements against the platform you intend to use.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Engine Software#29 of 928.5
- Game Visual Scripting Software#9 of 268.2
- Game Development Software#22 of 438.3
