Buildbox vs CopperCube
Buildbox
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CopperCube
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| Figure | Buildbox | CopperCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game Visual Scripting Software | 8.4 (#6) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Game Development Software | 8.4 (#18) | 9.1 (#4) |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.2 (#47) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | West Hollywood, California, United States | Neulengbach, Austria |
| Integrations | The Buildbox 3 manual describes custom ad network integration and says that feature requires a Pro subscription and editing Java text files. | Windows games can include Steam overlay and Steam Achievements integration. |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | closed_source | closed_source |
| Support | Buildbox offers tutorials, manuals, and personal email support to customers. | The maker directs users to its forum and offers free hints for small one-time questions; more involved programming help can be paid work. |
| Target platforms | Android,Windows,iOS,Mac,Steam,Apple TV | Windows,WebGL,Android |
| Visual scripting | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Buildbox
- BeginnerPrice not published
- ProPrice not published
- Buildbox Classic Beginner$29.98 a month
- Buildbox 4 Beginner$49.98 a month
- Buildbox Classic Pro$399.98 a year
- Buildbox 4 Pro$549.98 a year
- Ultimate Bundle$1,149.98 a year
CopperCube
- Free EditionFree
- Professional EditionPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Professional€37, paid once
- Studio€126, paid once
In their own words
Buildbox
Buildbox is a game engine intended for people with little or no coding experience. It has visual scripting and mobile export, and lists Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows among its platforms. Target platforms also include Steam and Apple TV. Buildbox 4 can create game environments from text descriptions; its AI editing and gesture tools can change games, and its AI can modify logic nodes or make custom nodes. Buildbox 4 downloads are offered for Windows and Mac. Buildbox 4 Pro lists Android and PC exports, while Buildbox Classic Pro lists iOS, Android, and PC exports. Buildbox Classic Beginner costs $29.98 a month, while Buildbox 4 Beginner costs $49.98 a month. Classic Pro costs $399.98 a year, and Buildbox 4 Pro costs $549.98 a year. Buildbox has no free plan. It offers tutorials, manuals, and personal email support.
CopperCube
CopperCube is a 3D authoring tool for making games and apps, including projects created without programming. Its maker cites first-person shooters, adventures, walkthroughs, simulators, and e-learning apps as possible uses. A click-based event and action system supports no-code interactions, while JavaScript can be used for scripting across publishing targets. Visual tools include terrain editing, real-time shadows, static lighting, moving vegetation, water rendering, particle effects, and a built-in lightmapper. CopperCube imports 3D formats including FBX, 3DS, OBJ, and X. Projects can be published as Windows apps, WebGL websites, macOS apps, and Android apps, although Android publishing is marked deprecated. The current editor is Windows-only starting with version 6.4; a macOS editor download is available for version 6.3. The free edition permits unlimited scenes and apps without royalties or a revenue limit. Professional costs €37, paid once, and Studio costs €126, paid once. The maker says projects made with any edition can be published and sold without royalties.