- Home
- Game Engine Software
- GDevelop
GDevelop
What it is
GDevelop is an open-source game engine for creating games with drag-and-drop visual tools and no-code creation, with JavaScript available for scripting. It supports publishing to web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with destinations including Google Play, Steam and gd.games. Built-in multiplayer features include lobbies, leaderboards and player accounts. The Free plan costs nothing and includes free multiplayer and online services, thousands of Asset Store assets, and Android and desktop publishing once per day. Paid plans provide full access to the mobile app, while the Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates. Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%, and can be canceled at any time; access ends after the paid period. Support options include community resources, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting and custom development. Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access and classroom resources.
For and against
For
- Open-source engine with visual creation tools.
- JavaScript is available for scripting.
- Publishes to web, desktop and mobile platforms.
- Free plan includes multiplayer and online services.
- Education plans include classroom resources.
Against
- Free Android and desktop publishing is limited to once per day.
- Full mobile app access is included with paid plans.
- Subscriptions end after the paid period.
The verdict
GDevelop combines visual game creation with multiple publishing destinations and built-in multiplayer services. Its free plan includes daily-limited Android and desktop publishing, while subscriptions add features such as full mobile app access.
Who it suits
GDevelop suits people who want to create games with visual, no-code tools or JavaScript scripting. Its publishing options, multiplayer services and education features also address teams and classroom use.
Plans and prices
Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
Gold
Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
Silver
Read 28 Sep 2026 · gdevelop.io
On the record
- Cancellation policy
- Subscriptions can be canceled at any time and end after the paid period.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Team collaboration
- The Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Education features
- Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access, and classroom resources.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free assets
- The free plan includes thousands of free assets on the Asset Store.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan limits
- Free includes Android/Desktop publishing once per day and free multiplayer and online services.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile app
- Paid plans include full access to the mobile app.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile export
- Yesgdevelop.io · read 24 Sep 2026
- Multiplayer services
- Built-in multiplayer lobbies, leaderboards, and player accounts are available.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Multiplayer tools
- Yesgdevelop.io · read 24 Sep 2026
- Publishing integrations
- Publishing destinations include Google Play, Steam, iOS, desktop, web, and gd.games.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Scripting languages
- JavaScriptgdevelop.io · read 24 Sep 2026
- Source code model
- open_sourcegdevelop.io · read 24 Sep 2026
- Subscription billing
- Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support channels
- Support includes community, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting, and custom development.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Target platforms
- Games can be published to desktop, web, Android, iOS, and gd.games.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Trial and refund
- The page states free use but does not state a trial period or refund policy.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Visual creation
- The engine provides drag-and-drop, visual, no-code game creation.gdevelop.io · read 28 Sep 2026
- Visual scripting
- Yesgdevelop.io · read 24 Sep 2026
