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Babylon.js vs Construct 3

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Babylon.js

Software

Powerful 3D engine for the web with WebXR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Babylon.js javaScript-only framework; requires developer expertise to implement and maintain; Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account
  • They diverge on capability: Babylon.js covers WebGL/WebGPU rendering, Construct 3 covers Visual event system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Babylon.js and Construct 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Babylon.js and Construct 3 differ
AttributeBabylon.jsConstruct 3
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React NativeWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded19752007

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

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 Babylon.js

  • WebGL/WebGPU rendering
  • Physics engines
  • GUI system
  • Node material editor
  • WebXR
  • glTF
  • Havok physics
  • Azure

Only in Construct 3

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Physics engine
  • Sprite editor
  • Particle effects
  • Sound effects
  • Web-based
  • HTML5 support

What people use each for

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

Babylon.js

  • Web 3D rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiencesnot Construct 3
  • Cross-platform 3D development with native runtime and React Native supportnot Construct 3

Construct 3

  • Building 2D browser games without writing codenot Babylon.js
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot Babylon.js

Where each one falls short

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

Babylon.js

  • JavaScript-only framework; requires developer expertise to implement and maintain

Construct 3

  • The free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account
  • Free projects are limited to 2 layers, 2 special effects, 1 timeline animation of up to 5 seconds and 1 web font
  • The free version can only publish to HTML5 and the Construct Arcade, so desktop, Android, iOS and Facebook Instant Games all need a paid plan
  • Licences are per seat and annual, at $129.99 for Personal, $168.99 for Startup Business and $468.99 for Business

Pricing, plan by plan

Babylon.js

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Babylon.js review.

Construct 3

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Web-based editor
    • HTML5 export
    • Asset library
  • Personal$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Offline editor
    • Advanced export

Which should you pick?

Choose Babylon.js if

  • You need webgl/webgpu rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React Native.
  • You also want physics engines.
Babylon.js review

Choose Construct 3 if

  • You need visual event system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Construct 3 review

Questions people ask

Is Babylon.js or Construct 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Babylon.js starts at Free and Construct 3 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Babylon.js or Construct 3?
Babylon.js starts at Free and Construct 3 at Free.
Does Babylon.js or Construct 3 run on more platforms?
Babylon.js runs on Web, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React Native. Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Babylon.js for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Babylon.js best used for?
Babylon.js is most often used for web 3d rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiences, cross-platform 3d development with native runtime and react native support. Of those, web 3d rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiences and cross-platform 3d development with native runtime and react native support are not what Construct 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Babylon.js do that Construct 3 cannot?
Babylon.js covers WebGL/WebGPU rendering, Physics engines, GUI system, Node material editor. Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor.
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