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GDevelop

Open-source no-code game engine with an AI helper. Pricing, the evidence and the alternatives, checked Oct 2026.

Source on GitHub under MIT, with 27,633 stars. Last commit 2026-10-16, so it's actively maintained. Repo checked 2026-10-17.

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GDevelop MIT

No-code game engine (open source)

Open-source no-code game engine with an AI helper.

Best for
Beginners making 2D, 3D and multiplayer games without writing code.
Red flags
Free tier limits desktop/Android exports to one a day and AI to 40 credits a month; companies over $50k revenue must use Pro.
Price
$0 with these limitsFull engine; 40 AI credits/mo, 3 cloud projects, 1 desktop/Android export per dayUpgrade: $7.99/mo (Silver); up to 40% off yearly
Opening line: “Make a 2D platformer level with a jumping fox, coins and a moving enemy.”
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Our take on GDevelop

GDevelop: Open-source no-code game engine with an AI helper. Best for beginners making 2D, 3D and multiplayer games without writing code. Watch out for: free tier limits desktop/Android exports to one a day and AI to 40 credits a month; companies over $50k revenue must use Pro. Price: $7.99/mo (Silver); up to 40% off yearly (free tier, checked Oct 2026).

Note: MIT-licensed editor and engine. Silver $7.99, Gold $13.99 (adds iOS publishing) and Pro $39.99 per month; paying yearly saves up to 40%. Unlimited publishing to gd.games on every plan.

Free tierFree
Job in a stackBuild the game, no-code game engine (open source)
Cheapest paid planSilver, $7.99/mo (monthly)
Price checked2026-10-17, verified

What GDevelop costs

PlanPriceBillingKey limits
FreeFreefreeFull engine, 40 AI credits/mo, 3 cloud projects, 1 desktop export/day
Silver$7.99/momonthly; yearly saves up to 40%200 AI credits/week, 50 cloud projects, Google Play and web
Gold$13.99/momonthly1,000 AI credits/week, iOS publishing
Pro$39.99/momonthly3,000 AI credits/week, unlimited cloud projects, collaboration

From gdevelop.io/pricing, checked 2026-10-17, verified. Prices are before tax and vendors change them often.

What outside sources say

TypeSourceResultDate
adoptionGitHub stars27,633 stars2026-10-17

Our scores: quality 4/5, ease 4.5/5, value 5/5. Editorial start 4/4.5; benchmark adjustment +0, rating adjustment +0. How we rank.

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Questions people ask

Is GDevelop free?

Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: $7.99/mo (Silver); up to 40% off yearly (checked Oct 2026).

What is GDevelop best for?

Beginners making 2D, 3D and multiplayer games without writing code.

What are the downsides of GDevelop?

Free tier limits desktop/Android exports to one a day and AI to 40 credits a month; companies over $50k revenue must use Pro.

What are the best GDevelop alternatives?

Rosebud AI, Godot, Scenario, Meshy.