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Fyrox vs GDevelop

Fyrox logo

Fyrox

Game Development

Feature-rich 3D game engine written in Rust

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GDevelop logo

GDevelop

Game Development

Create games without coding

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fyrox no pricing published; product is open-source and free; GDevelop the free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • They diverge on capability: Fyrox covers 3D/2D rendering, GDevelop covers Visual event editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fyrox and GDevelop actually diverge.

Attributes where Fyrox and GDevelop differ
AttributeFyroxGDevelop
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebglWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20192010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).

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 Fyrox

  • 3D/2D rendering
  • Physics (Rapier)
  • Animation system
  • Sound engine
  • UI framework
  • Navmesh
  • Particle systems
  • Rapier physics

Only in GDevelop

  • Visual event editor
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Physics engine
  • Particle effects
  • Sprite editor
  • Sound editor
  • Extensions support
  • GitHub

Both cover

  • Scene editor
  • Local deployment
  • Web deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Fyrox

  • 3D game developmentnot GDevelop
  • 2D gamesnot GDevelop
  • Simulationnot GDevelop
  • Prototypingnot GDevelop

GDevelop

  • Building 2D games with visual event logic rather than codenot Fyrox
  • Exporting one project to web, desktop, Android and iOSnot Fyrox

Where each one falls short

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

Fyrox

  • No pricing published; product is open-source and free

GDevelop

  • The free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • Free accounts get one leaderboard per game
  • Publishing to the iOS App Store requires the Gold plan, which caps those exports at 15 a month
  • AI credits are metered per tier, from 40 a month on free to 3,000 a week on Pro

Pricing, plan by plan

Fyrox

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full engine access
    • Scene editor
    • Physics integration

GDevelop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editor
    • Cross-platform export
    • Asset library

Which should you pick?

Choose Fyrox if

  • You need 3d/2d rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl.
  • You also want physics (rapier).
Fyrox review

Choose GDevelop if

  • You need visual event editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
GDevelop review

Questions people ask

Is Fyrox or GDevelop better?
Neither clearly leads. Fyrox starts at Free and GDevelop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fyrox or GDevelop?
Fyrox starts at Free and GDevelop at Free.
Does Fyrox or GDevelop run on more platforms?
Fyrox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Webgl. GDevelop runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Fyrox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fyrox best used for?
Fyrox is most often used for 3d game development, 2d games, simulation, prototyping. Of those, 3d game development and 2d games are not what GDevelop is typically brought in for.
What can Fyrox do that GDevelop cannot?
Fyrox covers 3D/2D rendering, Physics (Rapier), Animation system, Sound engine. GDevelop covers Visual event editor, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Particle effects. Both handle Scene editor, Local deployment, Web deployment, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fyrox: How much does Fyrox Engine cost?

Fyrox is a free, open-source game engine built in Rust. There are no pricing tiers, subscription fees, or commercial licensing costs. The engine is available to download and use at no cost.

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GDevelop: How much does GDevelop cost?

GDevelop offers a free plan. Silver, Gold, and Pro tiers are available with monthly and yearly billing options that provide up to 40% savings for annual commitment, but specific prices are not displayed on their website.

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GDevelop: What does GDevelop's free plan include?

The free plan includes a fully featured, open-source game engine with 3 cloud projects, 40 free AI credits per month, and limited publishing of 1 per day for desktop and Android.

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