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Construct 3 vs Meta Quest

Construct 3 logo

Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meta Quest logo

Meta Quest

Software

All-in-one VR headset platform for immersive experiences

From
$299/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Construct 3 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Construct 3 and Meta Quest actually diverge.

Attributes where Construct 3 and Meta Quest differ
AttributeConstruct 3Meta Quest
Starting priceFree$299/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebVr, Mixed-reality
Founded20072012

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 Meta Quest

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Mixed reality passthrough
  • Standalone VR
  • Meta Horizon
  • SteamVR Link
  • Air Link
  • Vr 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 Meta Quest
  • Publishing HTML5 games to the web, desktop and mobile stores from one projectnot Meta Quest

Meta Quest

  • VR Gamingnot Construct 3
  • AR Marketingnot Construct 3
  • Virtual Trainingnot Construct 3
  • 3D Visualizationnot Construct 3
  • Immersive Experiencesnot 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

Meta Quest

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meta Quest review.

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

Meta Quest

$299/one-time
  • Quest 3$499/one-time
    • Mixed reality passthrough
    • Hand tracking
    • App store access

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 Meta Quest if

  • You need 6dof tracking.
  • You work on Vr, Mixed-reality.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Meta Quest review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or Meta Quest better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and Meta Quest at $299/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or Meta Quest?
Construct 3 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Construct 3 and $299/one-time for Meta Quest.
Does Construct 3 or Meta Quest run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Meta Quest runs on Vr, Mixed-reality.
Can I use Construct 3 for free?
Yes. Construct 3 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meta Quest starts at $299/one-time.
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 Meta Quest is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that Meta Quest cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Hand tracking, Mixed reality passthrough, Standalone VR.
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