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Construct 3 vs Discord Nitro

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Software

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account; Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and Discord Nitro actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and Discord Nitro differ
AttributeConstruct 3Discord Nitro
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20072015

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 Construct 3

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

Only in Discord Nitro

  • Enhanced file sharing
  • HD video streaming
  • Custom emojis
  • Server boosts
  • Animated avatars
  • Custom video backgrounds
  • Higher quality streaming
  • Priority support

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Construct 3

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

Discord Nitro

  • Removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in serversnot Construct 3
  • Custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorationsnot Construct 3
  • Boosting servers to unlock server-wide perksnot Construct 3
  • HD video streaming and higher-quality screen sharenot Construct 3
  • Bundled perks such as Xbox Game Pass access on the full Nitro tiernot Construct 3

Where each one falls short

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

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

Discord Nitro

  • Pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • Nitro Basic is feature-limited versus full Nitro (e.g. 50MB vs 500MB upload cap)
  • Bundled perks (e.g. Xbox Game Pass) are partner-dependent and subject to change or discontinuation
  • Server-boost perks only benefit servers the user actively boosts

Pricing, plan by plan

Construct 3

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

Discord Nitro

Free
  • Nitro Basic$2.99/month
    • 50MB upload limit
    • Custom emoji in chat
  • Nitro$9.99/month
    • 500MB upload limit
    • HD video streaming
    • Server boosts

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Discord Nitro if

  • You need enhanced file sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hd video streaming.
Discord Nitro review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or Discord Nitro better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and Discord Nitro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or Discord Nitro?
Construct 3 starts at Free and Discord Nitro at Free.
Does Construct 3 or Discord Nitro run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Construct 3 best used for?
Construct 3 is most often used for building 2d browser games without writing code, publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project. Of those, building 2d browser games without writing code and publishing html5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one project are not what Discord Nitro is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that Discord Nitro cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. Both handle Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.
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