GameMaker vs PlayCanvas
GameMaker
gamemaker.ioPlayCanvas
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| Figure | GameMaker | PlayCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79.99/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.4 (#33) | 8.9 (#7) |
| Spec score · Game Development Software | 8.1 (#27) | 8.4 (#20) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
Plans
In their own words
GameMaker
GameMaker is game-development software with visual scripting, multiplayer tools, and export options for mobile and consoles. Projects can use GML Code or GML Visual. Listed targets include GX.games, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, tvOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The free plan costs nothing and is limited to non-commercial use, without console exports. Professional is listed at $99.99 a month, with a commercial licence and desktop, web, and mobile exports; its billing note says one-time purchase. Enterprise is listed at $79.99 a month, billed monthly, and includes a commercial licence, console exports, and source code access. The pricing note says paid plans start at $79.99/mo. GameMaker’s source code model is listed as source available, and the maker is headquartered in Dundee, Scotland. The platform list also includes Linux, macOS, and Windows. Plan details distinguish non-commercial use from commercial licensing and specify export access, so intended use and target platforms are relevant when selecting a tier.
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.