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Construct 3 vs Phaser

	Construct 3	Phaser
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.	PhaserPhaser is a long-running open-source HTML5 game framework from Phaser Studio, now paired with Phaser AE, a browser workspace with tools, bots and expansion packs that spend credits to make art, music, sound, designs and builds.
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)	PhaserPhaser framework free and open source; Phaser AE: start free and pay as you go with credits (3,500 credits for $10 up to 44,000 for $100, credits last a year); Pro $20/mo (8,000 credits a month, all 358 expansion packs including 195 Pro packs, bonus credits on top-ups); Teams plan by contact (official)
Website	Construct 3https://www.construct.net/	Phaserhttps://phaser.io/

Which tool for which job

Construct 3 wins when you want a visual, event-based engine and are fine with a subscription.

Phaser wins when you want a JavaScript game framework with optional AI-assisted asset tools.

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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