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Construct 3 vs KeyShot

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
KeyShot logo

KeyShot

Software

Real-time 3D rendering and animation

From
$108.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Construct 3 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Construct 3 the free version caps projects at 50 events, or 25 when used without an account; KeyShot professional plan costs £108.25/month per user; total cost for small teams can be substantial
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, KeyShot covers Real-time rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and KeyShot actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and KeyShot differ
AttributeConstruct 3KeyShot
Starting priceFree$108.25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows
Founded20072003

Identical on both: 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 KeyShot

  • Real-time rendering
  • Ray tracing
  • Animation
  • Material library
  • HDR lighting
  • VR output
  • GPU rendering
  • Denoising

Both cover

  • Windows 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 KeyShot
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot KeyShot

KeyShot

  • Product rendering and visualisationnot Construct 3
  • Real-time ray tracing for design reviewnot Construct 3
  • 3D animation and motion graphicsnot Construct 3
  • Interactive 3D product presentationsnot 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

KeyShot

  • Professional plan costs £108.25/month per user; total cost for small teams can be substantial
  • 3-year commitment reduces to £3,897 per user, but locks in pricing for extended period
  • Network Rendering, Studio VR, and Cloud Rendering are paid add-ons (£29-£99/month additional)
  • No clear platform support information; likely Windows-only based on CAD tool integrations

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

KeyShot

$108.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the KeyShot review.

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 KeyShot if

  • You need real-time rendering.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want ray tracing.
KeyShot review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or KeyShot better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and KeyShot at $108.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or KeyShot?
Construct 3 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Construct 3 and $108.25/month for KeyShot.
Does Construct 3 or KeyShot run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. KeyShot runs on Windows.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Yes. Construct 3 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. KeyShot starts at $108.25/month.
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 KeyShot is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that KeyShot cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. KeyShot covers Real-time rendering, Ray tracing, Animation, Material library. Both handle Windows support.
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