Viewport.gg
viewport.gg
What it is
Viewport.gg helps indie game developers run playtests and collect session recordings with structured feedback from paid testers. Developers can upload a Windows zip, WebGL folder,.app bundle or APK, or paste a TestFlight link; builds are auto-detected and do not require a CLI. Test setup includes choosing a tester audience, duration, feedback template and payout per tester. Session capture can include screen video, microphone audio, an input overlay, a transcript and automatically flagged moments. Testers are paid automatically when their submissions are accepted. Viewport.gg charges 15% on tester payouts; the listed example totals $11.50 for a $10 tester payout. There is no subscription, project minimum, per-seat fee or paywalled feature, and the service is free when no tester is paid. It lists Unity, Unreal, Godot, GameMaker, WebGL, Steam Playtest, itch.io and TestFlight under “Ships with.” The audience described ranges from solo developers to studios of up to 15 people.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Viewport.gg provides playtests for indie game developers, with session video, mic audio, and structured feedback from paid testers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Audience
- The site describes the product as for indies, from solo developers to studios of up to 15 people.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Build uploads
- Users can upload a Windows zip, WebGL folder, .app bundle, or APK, or paste a TestFlight link; the site says builds are auto-detected and require no CLI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Game engines and distribution
- The site lists Unity, Unreal, Godot, GameMaker, WebGL, Steam Playtest, itch.io, and TestFlight under “Ships with.”Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- No recurring fee
- The site says there is no subscription, project minimum, per-seat fee, or paywalled feature, and that it is free if no tester is paid.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Payment processing
- The site says Stripe fees are absorbed by Viewport.gg.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Pricing
- Viewport.gg charges 15% on tester payouts; its example shows a $10 tester payout costing $11.50 total.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Session capture
- The site lists screen capture, mic audio, input overlay, transcript, and automatically flagged interesting moments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Test setup
- A test can be configured by choosing a tester audience, duration, feedback template, and per-tester payout.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
- Tester payouts
- Testers are paid automatically when their submission is accepted.Read 4 Oct 2026 · viewport.gg
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Builds auto-detected without a CLI
- Session capture includes video, mic audio and transcript
- Tester payouts are automatic after acceptance
- No subscription or per-seat fee
Limits
- 15% charge on tester payouts
- Cost applies when testers are paid
- Audience described as studios of up to 15 people
Who it suits
Viewport.gg suits indie developers, from solo creators to studios of up to 15 people, who want tester sessions and structured feedback. It supports several build formats and listed game engines and distribution options.
Verdict
Viewport.gg pairs build uploads and configurable tests with recorded sessions and automatic tester payouts. Review the 15% payout fee and accepted-submission payment condition when budgeting a playtest.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Playtesting Platforms#23 of 237.1