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Discord Nitro vs GameMaker Studio 2

Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Software

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GameMaker Studio 2 logo

GameMaker Studio 2

Software

The fastest way to create games. For everyone.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price; GameMaker Studio 2 the free tier is a non-commercial licence; selling a game requires the Professional licence at $99.99
  • They diverge on capability: Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, GameMaker Studio 2 covers Drag-and-drop interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord Nitro and GameMaker Studio 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord Nitro and GameMaker Studio 2 differ
AttributeDiscord NitroGameMaker Studio 2
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch
Founded20151999

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 Discord Nitro

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

Only in GameMaker Studio 2

  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • GML programming language
  • Sprite editor
  • Animation frames
  • Sound editor
  • Room editor
  • Particle effects
  • Physics system

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Discord Nitro

  • Removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in serversnot GameMaker Studio 2
  • Custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorationsnot GameMaker Studio 2
  • Boosting servers to unlock server-wide perksnot GameMaker Studio 2
  • HD video streaming and higher-quality screen sharenot GameMaker Studio 2
  • Bundled perks such as Xbox Game Pass access on the full Nitro tiernot GameMaker Studio 2

GameMaker Studio 2

  • Building 2D games for desktop, web and mobilenot Discord Nitro
  • Indie game development with a drag and drop and GML scripting workflownot Discord Nitro
  • Publishing to consoles under an Enterprise subscriptionnot Discord Nitro

Where each one falls short

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

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

GameMaker Studio 2

  • The free tier is a non-commercial licence; selling a game requires the Professional licence at $99.99
  • Console exports are available only on the Enterprise subscription, which is billed at $79.49 per month
  • Source code access is limited to the Enterprise tier
  • Older Creator and Indie subscriptions are no longer renewed when the licence expires
  • Owners of a permanent GameMaker Studio 2 licence get no discount toward current licences

Pricing, plan by plan

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

GameMaker Studio 2

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Desktop game creation
    • Community support
    • Standard export options
  • Pro$99/year
    • All Free features
    • Advanced export modules
    • Mobile platforms

Which should you pick?

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

Choose GameMaker Studio 2 if

  • You need drag-and-drop interface.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
  • You also want gml programming language.
GameMaker Studio 2 review

Questions people ask

Is Discord Nitro or GameMaker Studio 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord Nitro starts at Free and GameMaker Studio 2 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord Nitro or GameMaker Studio 2?
Discord Nitro starts at Free and GameMaker Studio 2 at Free.
Does Discord Nitro or GameMaker Studio 2 run on more platforms?
Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. GameMaker Studio 2 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
Can I use Discord Nitro for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Discord Nitro best used for?
Discord Nitro is most often used for removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers, custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations, boosting servers to unlock server-wide perks, hd video streaming and higher-quality screen share. Of those, removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers and custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations are not what GameMaker Studio 2 is typically brought in for.
What can Discord Nitro do that GameMaker Studio 2 cannot?
Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. GameMaker Studio 2 covers Drag-and-drop interface, GML programming language, Sprite editor, Animation frames. Both handle Windows support, Macos support, Linux support, Ios support.
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