CopperCube vs GameSalad
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| Figure | CopperCube | GameSalad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Game Development Software | 9.1 (#4) | 8.3 (#22) |
| Spec score · Game Visual Scripting Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.9 (#11) | 8.5 (#29) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Neulengbach, Austria | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Product | CopperCube is a 3D authoring tool for creating games and apps, including without programming. | GameSalad Creator lets users make video games with a visual programming interface. |
| Source code model | closed_source | closed_source |
| Support | The maker directs users to its forum and offers free hints for small one-time questions; more involved programming help can be paid work. | The education instructor guide lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at 1-844-837-8387. |
| Target platforms | Windows,WebGL,Android | web,iOS,Android,HTML5,desktop |
| Visual scripting | Yes | Yes |
Plans
CopperCube
- Free EditionFree
- Professional EditionPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Professional€37, paid once
- Studio€126, paid once
GameSalad
- GameSalad Basic$19 a month
- GameSalad Home EduPrice not published
- GameSalad Pro$29 a month
- GameSalad Learn@Home$19 a month
- K-12 Bundle$29 a year
- Higher Ed Bundle$57 a year
- Developer EDU Discount$149 a year
- Site/Building$1,495 a year
In their own words
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.
GameSalad
GameSalad Creator is a visual programming tool for making mobile and web games. GameSalad describes its approach as no-code, and says creators and learners ages 12 and beyond can use it. Creator downloads are available for macOS and Windows; iOS and Android Viewer apps support native-device previews. Publishing depends on the plan: Basic subscribers can use Creator’s behaviors and functions, preview with Viewer, and publish to GameSalad Arcade. Pro subscribers get access to all publishing platforms, including iOS App Store, Android App Store and HTML5 publishing, as well as priority technical support. Plans include GameSalad Basic at $19 a month and GameSalad Pro at $29 a month. Education options include lesson plans, tutorials, classroom management and student progress views through a teacher dashboard. App store publishing requires separate store processes, credentials and fees, which are not included in the education license. GameSalad is based in Austin, Texas, and launched in 2010.