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Buildbox
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What Buildbox is
Buildbox is a game engine for creating games with little to no coding experience. It offers visual scripting and supports Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with target platforms that also include Steam and Apple TV. Buildbox 4 adds tools for generating environments from text descriptions, editing games through clicks or drawing gestures, and changing or creating logic nodes with AI. Downloads for Buildbox 4 are offered for Windows and Mac. Export options depend on the product and plan: Buildbox 4 Pro lists Android and PC exports, while Buildbox Classic Pro lists iOS, Android, and PC exports. Plans range from limited beginner options to Pro tiers with more worlds, scenes, AI tokens, and export capabilities. The Classic Beginner plan is $29.98 a month; Buildbox 4 Beginner is $49.98 a month. Classic Pro costs $399.98 a year, and Buildbox 4 Pro costs $549.98 a year. Buildbox also offers tutorials, manuals, and personal email support to customers. It is closed-source, and there is no free plan. For license validation, the software collects a device's computer name, IP address, account name, and MAC address.
Who it suits
Buildbox suits aspiring game creators who want visual tools and AI assistance rather than relying on coding knowledge. Its tiered plans may fit both 2D and 3D projects, with export destinations varying by product and plan.
What it does well
- Visual scripting supports game creation with little coding experience.
- Buildbox 4 generates environments from text descriptions.
- AI tools can edit games and alter logic nodes.
- Buildbox 4 and Classic Pro list mobile exports.
- Tutorials, manuals, and personal email support are available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Beginner plans limit worlds and scenes.
- Buildbox 4 Beginner offers preview only, not exports.
- License validation collects device and account details.
Limits
Classic Beginner is limited to one world, 20 scenes, five exports to Buildbox World, and two story game creations. Buildbox 4 Beginner allows one world and 20 scenes, with preview only; its AI allowance is 200 tokens per week. Pro allowances and exports vary by product.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1 world · 20 scenes · 200 AI tokens/week | On request |
| Pro | Unlimited worlds · Unlimited scenes · 350 AI tokens/month | On request |
| Ultimate Bundle | billed yearly as $1149.98 · Buildbox Classic Pro · Buildbox 3 Pro · Buildbox 4 Pro · Soundbox | $1,149.98 a year |
| Buildbox Classic Beginner | billed monthly as $29.98 · 2D games · 1 world · 20 scenes · 5 exports to Buildbox World · 2 story game creations | $29.98 a month |
| Buildbox Classic Pro | billed yearly as $399.98 · 2D games · Unlimited worlds and scenes · Unlimited Buildbox World exports · 100 story game creations · AI access · Export to iOS, Android, and PC | $399.98 a year |
| Buildbox 4 Beginner | billed monthly as $49.98 · 3D games · 1 world · 20 scenes · Preview only · Unlimited preview usage · 200 AI tokens/week · AI Assistant | $49.98 a month |
| Buildbox 4 Pro | billed yearly as $549.98 · 3D games · Unlimited worlds and scenes · Android and PC exports · 350 AI tokens/month · AI Assistant, AI Code Edit, and Advance Placement Tools · Controller support | $549.98 a year |
As buildbox.com lists them, read 24 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Buildbox website.
- Choose between Buildbox Classic and Buildbox 4 based on the listed plan features.
- Download Buildbox 4 for Windows or Mac, if using that product.
- Select a plan that matches your project and export needs.
- Use tutorials or manuals, or contact personal email support as a customer.
Verdict
Choose Buildbox if you want visual game-making tools, especially Buildbox 4's environment generation and AI editing features. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want export options without selecting a specific paid tier.
Questions
Is Buildbox free?
No. Buildbox has no free plan. The Classic Beginner plan costs $29.98 a month, and Buildbox 4 Beginner costs $49.98 a month.
Which platforms does Buildbox support?
Listed platforms are Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Target platforms also include Steam and Apple TV.
What export options are listed?
Buildbox 4 Pro lists Android and PC exports. Buildbox Classic Pro lists iOS, Android, and PC exports.
Does Buildbox 4 include AI tools?
Yes. It can generate environments from text descriptions, edit games through clicks or drawing gestures, and modify or create logic nodes.
Is Buildbox open source?
No. Its source code model is closed source.
Who makes Buildbox?
Buildbox is made by Buildbox, founded in 2014 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, United States.
Facts from Buildbox's own pages
- AI editing
- Buildbox 4 provides AI editing and gesture drawing tools to change a game with clicks or drawing gestures. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- AI node creation
- Buildbox 4's AI can modify game logic nodes or write custom nodes without requiring coding knowledge. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- AI scene generation
- Buildbox 4 can generate game environments from text descriptions. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Company relationship
- The privacy policy identifies Buildbox as an affiliate of AppOnboard, Inc. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Contact address
- Buildbox lists its address as 8605 Santa Monica Blvd, PMB 38036, West Hollywood, CA 90069. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop downloads
- The Buildbox 4 product page offers downloads for Windows and Mac. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Export platforms
- The Buildbox 4 Pro plan lists Android and PC exports, while Buildbox Classic Pro lists iOS, Android, and PC exports. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014 · buildbox.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · signup.buildbox.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- West Hollywood, California, United States · buildbox.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The Buildbox 3 manual describes custom ad network integration and says that feature requires a Pro subscription and editing Java text files. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile export
- Yes · signup.buildbox.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy and security
- Buildbox says it uses reasonable and appropriate security practices to protect information and does not guarantee that internet or wireless transmissions are fully secure. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy data collection
- For license validation, Buildbox says its software collects a device's computer name, IP address, account name, and MAC address. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Buildbox describes its software as a game engine for creating games with little to no coding experience. · buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Source code model
- closed_source · signup.buildbox.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Support
- Buildbox offers tutorials, manuals, and personal email support to customers. · signup.buildbox.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Target platforms
- Android,Windows,iOS,Mac,Steam,Apple TV · signup.buildbox.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Visual scripting
- Yes · signup.buildbox.com, 24 Sept 2026
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