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GDevelop vs Godot Engine

GDevelop logo

GDevelop

Game Development

Create games without coding

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Godot Engine logo

Godot Engine

Game Development

Free and open-source 2D and 3D game engine

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GDevelop the free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day; Godot Engine no royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
  • They diverge on capability: GDevelop covers Visual event editor, Godot Engine covers Scene system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GDevelop and Godot Engine actually diverge.

Attributes where GDevelop and Godot Engine differ
AttributeGDevelopGodot Engine
Pricing modelfreeopen-source
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebLinux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles
Founded20102007

Identical on both: starting price (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 GDevelop

  • Visual event editor
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Particle effects
  • Sprite editor
  • Sound editor
  • Scene editor
  • Extensions support
  • Firebase

Only in Godot Engine

  • Scene system
  • GDScript language
  • Visual shader editor
  • 2D and 3D rendering
  • Built-in animation tools
  • Debugging tools
  • Asset library
  • Git

Both cover

  • Physics engine
  • GitHub
  • 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.

GDevelop

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

Godot Engine

  • 2D game developmentnot GDevelop
  • 3D game developmentnot GDevelop
  • Cross-platform game deploymentnot GDevelop
  • VFX and simulation projectsnot GDevelop

Where each one falls short

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

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

Godot Engine

  • No royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
  • Console export support exists but requires additional SDK setup and licensing with each console manufacturer separately

Pricing, plan by plan

GDevelop

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

Godot Engine

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Godot Engine review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Godot Engine if

  • You need scene system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
  • You also want gdscript language.
Godot Engine review

Questions people ask

Is GDevelop or Godot Engine better?
Neither clearly leads. GDevelop starts at Free and Godot Engine at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GDevelop or Godot Engine?
GDevelop starts at Free and Godot Engine at Free.
Does GDevelop or Godot Engine run on more platforms?
GDevelop runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Godot Engine runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
Can I use GDevelop for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GDevelop best used for?
GDevelop is most often used for building 2d games with visual event logic rather than code, exporting one project to web, desktop, android and ios. Of those, building 2d games with visual event logic rather than code and exporting one project to web, desktop, android and ios are not what Godot Engine is typically brought in for.
What can GDevelop do that Godot Engine cannot?
GDevelop covers Visual event editor, Drag-and-drop interface, Particle effects, Sprite editor. Godot Engine covers Scene system, GDScript language, Visual shader editor, 2D and 3D rendering. Both handle Physics engine, GitHub, Local deployment, Web deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Godot Engine: How much does Godot Engine cost?

Godot Engine is completely free and open source with no pricing tiers, paywalls, or feature restrictions. All functionality is available at no cost.

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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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Godot Engine: Can I use Godot Engine for commercial projects?

Yes, Godot Engine is free for both personal and commercial use with no licensing restrictions.

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Godot Engine: How is Godot Engine supported if it is free?

Godot Engine is maintained by the Godot Foundation and supported by corporate sponsors. The community-driven development model is funded through voluntary donations to the Godot Engine development fund.

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