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Twinmotion vs GameMaker Studio 2

Twinmotion logo

Twinmotion

Software

Real-time visualization for architecture

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: Twinmotion epic Games' own pricing announcement (unrealengine.com/twinmotion.com) sets an individual Twinmotion seat at $445 per year, and the bundled Unreal Subscription covering Twinmotion, Unreal Engine and RealityCapture together at $1,850 per seat per year, once a company's annual gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000 USD; below that threshold the same software is free, including for commercial use, which makes list price highly dependent on company size rather than usage.; 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: Twinmotion covers Real-time rendering, GameMaker Studio 2 covers Drag-and-drop interface.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Twinmotion and GameMaker Studio 2 differ
AttributeTwinmotionGameMaker Studio 2
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWindows, MacOSWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch
Founded19911999

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 Twinmotion

  • Real-time rendering
  • Easy import
  • Vegetation
  • Phasing
  • VR export
  • Video export
  • Direct link to CAD
  • Revit

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

What people use each for

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

Twinmotion

  • Architectural visualizationnot GameMaker Studio 2
  • Design presentationnot GameMaker Studio 2

GameMaker Studio 2

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

Where each one falls short

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

Twinmotion

  • Epic Games' own pricing announcement (unrealengine.com/twinmotion.com) sets an individual Twinmotion seat at $445 per year, and the bundled Unreal Subscription covering Twinmotion, Unreal Engine and RealityCapture together at $1,850 per seat per year, once a company's annual gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000 USD; below that threshold the same software is free, including for commercial use, which makes list price highly dependent on company size rather than usage.

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

Twinmotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Non-commercial
  • Professional$499/month
    • Commercial use

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 Twinmotion if

  • You need real-time rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want easy import.
Twinmotion 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 Twinmotion or GameMaker Studio 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Twinmotion 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, Twinmotion or GameMaker Studio 2?
Twinmotion starts at Free and GameMaker Studio 2 at Free.
Does Twinmotion or GameMaker Studio 2 run on more platforms?
Twinmotion runs on Windows, MacOS. GameMaker Studio 2 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
Can I use Twinmotion for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Twinmotion best used for?
Twinmotion is most often used for architectural visualization, design presentation. Of those, architectural visualization and design presentation are not what GameMaker Studio 2 is typically brought in for.
What can Twinmotion do that GameMaker Studio 2 cannot?
Twinmotion covers Real-time rendering, Easy import, Vegetation, Phasing. GameMaker Studio 2 covers Drag-and-drop interface, GML programming language, Sprite editor, Animation frames. Both handle Windows support.
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