PICO-8 pricing
3 plans read from lexaloffle.com
PICO-8$14.99 a month 32k cartridge size · 128x128 display · 16 colours Read 21 Sep 2026 · lexaloffle.com
PICO-8 Education EditionFree Free to use in a web browser; page does not state a billing frequency.Requires a keyboard · No exporters or cartridge browser Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
PICO-8$14.99, paid once One-time purchase; page does not state billing frequency.32k cartridge size · 128×128 display · 16 colours · 4-channel sound Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
In short
- PICO-8 has a free plan (PICO-8 Education Edition).
- Paid plans published: 2, from $14.99 a month.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construct 3 | $2.75/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Bevy | $5/mo | Yes | No |
| Felgo | — | Yes | Yes |
| Godot Engine | — | Yes | No |
| CRYENGINE | — | Yes | No |
| Ren'Py | — | Yes | No |
| PlayCanvas | $15/mo | Yes | No |
| Defold | — | Yes | No |