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Construct 3 vs Twitch

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Construct 3

Software

Create games without coding. Powered by the Scirra engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Twitch

Software

Where gaming lives

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; Twitch twitch's own App Store description discloses that the app includes Nielsen's proprietary measurement software contributing to third-party market research (Nielsen TV Ratings), with an opt-out only available via a separate Nielsen privacy policy page.
  • They diverge on capability: Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Twitch covers Live streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Construct 3 and Twitch differ
AttributeConstruct 3Twitch
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo-switch
Founded20072011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Twitch

  • Live streaming
  • Chat interaction
  • Video on demand
  • Clips and highlights
  • Channel subscriptions
  • Donations and bits
  • Extensions
  • Mobile streaming

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

Twitch

  • Gaming live streamsnot Construct 3
  • Content creationnot Construct 3
  • Community buildingnot Construct 3
  • Esports viewingnot Construct 3
  • Creative streamingnot 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

Twitch

  • Twitch's own App Store description discloses that the app includes Nielsen's proprietary measurement software contributing to third-party market research (Nielsen TV Ratings), with an opt-out only available via a separate Nielsen privacy policy page.

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

Twitch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Watch live streams
    • Chat participation
    • Follow streamers
  • Turbo$8.99/month
    • Ad-free viewing
    • Expanded emoticon set
    • Priority support

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 Twitch if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo-switch.
  • You also want chat interaction.
Twitch review

Questions people ask

Is Construct 3 or Twitch better?
Neither clearly leads. Construct 3 starts at Free and Twitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Construct 3 or Twitch?
Construct 3 starts at Free and Twitch at Free.
Does Construct 3 or Twitch run on more platforms?
Construct 3 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Twitch runs on Web, Ios, Android, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo-switch.
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 Twitch is typically brought in for.
What can Construct 3 do that Twitch cannot?
Construct 3 covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop editor, Physics engine, Sprite editor. Twitch covers Live streaming, Chat interaction, Video on demand, Clips and highlights.
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