GDevelop
gdevelop.io
What it is
GDevelop is an open-source game engine for creating and publishing games with visual, drag-and-drop tools that do not require code. JavaScript is available for scripting. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with publishing destinations including Google Play, Steam, desktop, web, iOS, and gd.games. Built-in multiplayer services include lobbies, leaderboards, and player accounts. The Free plan costs nothing and includes multiplayer and online services, thousands of Asset Store assets, and Android and desktop publishing once per day. Paid plans include full access to the mobile app, and the Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates. Support options include community resources, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting, and custom development. Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access, and classroom resources. Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%, and can be canceled at any time; access ends after the paid period.
Spec sheet
- Free plan
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Cancellation policy
- Subscriptions can be canceled at any time and end after the paid period.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Education features
- Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access, and classroom resources.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Free assets
- The free plan includes thousands of free assets on the Asset Store.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Free plan limits
- Free includes Android/Desktop publishing once per day and free multiplayer and online services.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Mobile app
- Paid plans include full access to the mobile app.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Mobile export
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Multiplayer services
- Built-in multiplayer lobbies, leaderboards, and player accounts are available.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Multiplayer tools
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Publishing integrations
- Publishing destinations include Google Play, Steam, iOS, desktop, web, and gd.games.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Scripting languages
- JavaScriptRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Source code model
- open_sourceRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Subscription billing
- Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Support channels
- Support includes community, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting, and custom development.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Target platforms
- Games can be published to desktop, web, Android, iOS, and gd.games.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Team collaboration
- The Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Trial and refund
- The page states free use but does not state a trial period or refund policy.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Visual creation
- The engine provides drag-and-drop, visual, no-code game creation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
- Visual scripting
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Visual, drag-and-drop game creation
- Supports six desktop, mobile, and web platforms
- Free plan includes multiplayer services
- Thousands of free Asset Store assets
Limits
- Free publishing to Android or desktop is once daily
- Full mobile app access requires a paid plan
Who it suits
GDevelop suits creators who want to make games using visual tools, with JavaScript available when they want to script. Its publishing targets, multiplayer services, and education features also make it relevant to teams and classrooms.
Verdict
GDevelop combines no-code visual creation with JavaScript scripting and a broad set of publishing targets. Its Free plan includes useful creation and multiplayer resources, though Android and desktop publishing is limited to once per day.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Engine Software#17 of 928.7
- Game Visual Scripting Software#8 of 268.3
- Game Development Software#23 of 438.3