Comparison
Construct 3 vs GDevelop
| Construct 3 | GDevelop | |
|---|---|---|
| What it says it does | Construct 3Construct 3 is a video game maker that allows anyone to build games for mobiles, desktops, consoles and the web from a browser-based editor. | GDevelopGDevelop is a free, fast, easy, open-source game engine. Learn 2D, 3D or multiplayer game development with our tutorials. Publish everywhere: iOS, Android, Steam... Use AI to learn and build faster. |
| Pricing | Construct 3Free edition (limited events, layers and effects; web export); Personal $15.99/mo or $129.99/yr (individuals only, not registered businesses; all features, royalty-free monetization); Startup $234.99/yr per seat and Business $469.99/yr per seat for registered companies (USD checkout on the official buy page); Education from $9.99/seat/mo or $32.99/seat/yr; no royalties on any paid plan (official) | GDevelopFree open-source MIT game engine with a free cloud account (limited AI credits, cloud projects and daily publishes); paid Silver, Gold and Pro memberships add AI credits, cloud storage, iOS publishing and collaboration (see official pricing page for current USD amounts; save up to 40% yearly); companies over $50K annual revenue or funding must use Pro when using a GDevelop account (official) |
| Website | Construct 3https://www.construct.net/ | GDevelophttps://gdevelop.io |
Which tool for which job
Construct 3 wins when you want a visual, event-based engine and are fine with a subscription.
GDevelop wins when you want to make and export a 2D or 3D game without writing the whole project in code.
Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 6 November 2026, not a shared benchmark or a hands-on score. Prices change, so confirm the pricing row on each tool page. How we review tools.
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