GDevelop vs PlayCanvas
GDevelop
gdevelop.ioPlayCanvas
playcanvas.comSide by side
| Figure | GDevelop | PlayCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.7 (#17) | 8.9 (#7) |
| Spec score · Game Development Software | 8.3 (#23) | 8.4 (#20) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
Plans
In their own words
GDevelop
GDevelop is an open-source game engine for creating and publishing games with visual, drag-and-drop tools that do not require code. JavaScript is available for scripting. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with publishing destinations including Google Play, Steam, desktop, web, iOS, and gd.games. Built-in multiplayer services include lobbies, leaderboards, and player accounts. The Free plan costs nothing and includes multiplayer and online services, thousands of Asset Store assets, and Android and desktop publishing once per day. Paid plans include full access to the mobile app, and the Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates. Support options include community resources, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting, and custom development. Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access, and classroom resources. Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%, and can be canceled at any time; access ends after the paid period.
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.