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Armory3D vs GDevelop

Armory3D logo

Armory3D

Game Development

Open-source 3D game engine integrated with Blender

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GDevelop logo

GDevelop

Game Development

Create games without coding

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Armory3D no pricing information accessible on the vendor homepage, suggesting either free or quote-based model; GDevelop the free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • They diverge on capability: Armory3D covers Blender integration, GDevelop covers Visual event editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Armory3D and GDevelop actually diverge.

Attributes where Armory3D and GDevelop differ
AttributeArmory3DGDevelop
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Html5, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20162010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Armory3D

  • Blender integration
  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Haxe scripting
  • Skeletal animation
  • Material system
  • Blender

Only in GDevelop

  • Visual event editor
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite editor
  • Sound editor
  • Scene editor
  • Extensions support
  • GitHub

Both cover

  • Particle effects
  • Open-source
  • Local deployment
  • Web deployment
  • Mobile deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Armory3D

  • 3D game developmentnot GDevelop
  • Blender-based gamesnot GDevelop
  • Web gamesnot GDevelop

GDevelop

  • Building 2D games with visual event logic rather than codenot Armory3D
  • Exporting one project to web, desktop, Android and iOSnot Armory3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Armory3D

  • No pricing information accessible on the vendor homepage, suggesting either free or quote-based model
  • Limited product information on the landing page

GDevelop

  • The free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • Free accounts get one leaderboard per game
  • Publishing to the iOS App Store requires the Gold plan, which caps those exports at 15 a month
  • AI credits are metered per tier, from 40 a month on free to 3,000 a week on Pro

Pricing, plan by plan

Armory3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Blender integration
    • 3D graphics

GDevelop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editor
    • Cross-platform export
    • Asset library

Which should you pick?

Choose Armory3D if

  • You need blender integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android.
  • You also want 3d graphics rendering.
Armory3D review

Choose GDevelop if

  • You need visual event editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
GDevelop review

Questions people ask

Is Armory3D or GDevelop better?
Neither clearly leads. Armory3D starts at Free and GDevelop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Armory3D or GDevelop?
Armory3D starts at Free and GDevelop at Free.
Does Armory3D or GDevelop run on more platforms?
Armory3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android. GDevelop runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Armory3D for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Armory3D best used for?
Armory3D is most often used for 3d game development, blender-based games, web games. Of those, 3d game development and blender-based games are not what GDevelop is typically brought in for.
What can Armory3D do that GDevelop cannot?
Armory3D covers Blender integration, 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system. GDevelop covers Visual event editor, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sprite editor. Both handle Particle effects, Open-source, Local deployment, Web deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Armory3D: How much does Armory 3D cost?

Armory 3D pricing is not listed on their website. The platform appears to offer both ArmorPaint and Armory Engine products but does not disclose pricing on the public homepage.

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GDevelop: How much does GDevelop cost?

GDevelop offers a free plan. Silver, Gold, and Pro tiers are available with monthly and yearly billing options that provide up to 40% savings for annual commitment, but specific prices are not displayed on their website.

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GDevelop: What does GDevelop's free plan include?

The free plan includes a fully featured, open-source game engine with 3 cloud projects, 40 free AI credits per month, and limited publishing of 1 per day for desktop and Android.

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