Construct 3 vs Flowlab

Construct 3 is a 2D game engine for building games with visual logic and optional JavaScript or TypeScript. Its event system lets creators specify behavior through conditions and actions without a conventional programming language; scripts can also be placed in events or separate project files. The editor runs in a browser without a download or installation and can also be installed as an app. A browser trial is available without an email address or registration. Projects can be exported to HTML5 web, Android and iOS through Cordova, and desktop wrappers for Windows, macOS and Linux. Construct works offline after its first load, though subscribers must reconnect at least once every seven days for revalidation. The Free Edition allows 50 events with a verified email or 25 as a guest, and limits publishing to web or Construct Arcade. Paid versions add desktop and mobile publishing and monetization options including advertising and in-app purchases. The Educational Plan is listed at $9.99 a month with a three-seat minimum; other listed license prices are not stated.

Flowlab is a browser-based platform for making 2D games with visual, node-based behavior logic instead of written code. Its editor includes sprite editing, animation, physics, sound tools, shader effects, and visual debugging. Games run as HTML5 in a browser and receive hosted pages that can be shared or embedded on other sites. Paid plans can export games for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac through Flowlab's build service. The Free plan costs nothing and permits three games, five levels per game, and 50 game objects, with no exports. Classroom connections include Clever SSO and roster import, Google Classroom SSO and course import, and LTI for Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. Teachers can create student accounts without email addresses and set school-level visibility and community controls. Online multiplayer is limited to browser games. The platform is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.