GameSalad

Name: GameSalad
Price: 19 USD

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

GameSalad is ranked #38 of 91 in game engine software on Freedom251, made by GameSalad (Austin, Texas, United States). It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.

GameSalad plans and pricing

All plans

GameSalad Basic $19/mo billed monthly Web Creator · Desktop Creator · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing gamesalad.com · 20 Sept 2026

GameSalad Home Edu Not published Basic features plus curriculum · Education tutorials and curriculum · GameSalad Viewer preview · GameSalad Arcade publishing gamesalad.com · 20 Sept 2026

GameSalad Pro $29/mo billed monthly Basic features · iOS App Store publishing · Android App Store publishing · HTML5 app creation gamesalad.com · 20 Sept 2026

GameSalad Learn@Home $19/mo per account 1–4 accounts · Basic accounts · tutorials · parent dashboard gamesalad.com · 4 Oct 2026

K-12 Bundle $29/yr per student; or less; 1-year license 10+ student accounts · Basic licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard gamesalad.com · 4 Oct 2026

Higher Ed Bundle $57/yr per student; or less; 1-year license 10+ student accounts · PRO licenses · curriculum resources and teacher dashboard gamesalad.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on game engine software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $19/mo
Visual scripting: Yes

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The record

Source code model: closed_source
Mobile export: Yes
Target platforms: Web, iOS, Android, HTML5, desktop
Product: GameSalad Creator lets users make video games with a visual programming interface.
Coding approach: GameSalad describes its system as no-code visual programming for building mobile and web games.
Publishing: The education guide says games can be formatted for the web, Apple and Android devices, and app store submission.
Basic subscription: Basic subscribers can use Creator’s behaviors and functions, but can publish only to GameSalad Arcade and use Viewer for native-device testing.
Pro subscription: Pro subscribers have access to all publishing platforms and receive priority technical support.
Download options: GameSalad Creator downloads are offered for macOS and Windows, with Viewer apps linked for iOS and Android.
Education features: The education teacher dashboard provides lesson plans, tutorial assignment, classroom management, and student progress views.
Store fees: App store publishing requires following each store’s process and using separate store fees and credentials that are not included in the education license.
Security: GameSalad says it limits personal-data access to people with a business need and uses measures intended to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
Payment data: The privacy policy says payment processors handle sensitive cardholder data and GameSalad does not have access to it.
Support: The education instructor guide lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at 1-844-837-8387.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Engine Software in 2026#38 of 91
Best Game Development Software in 2026#35 of 41
Best Game Visual Scripting Software in 2026#15 of 26

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Sources

gamesalad.com/upgrade/;· checked 20 Sept 2026
gamesalad.com/about/· checked 4 Oct 2026
gamesalad.com/instructor-guide/· checked 4 Oct 2026
helpdesk.gamesalad.com/hc/knowledge-base/articles/1751915795-w· checked 4 Oct 2026
gamesalad.com/download/· checked 4 Oct 2026
gamesalad.com/privacy/· checked 4 Oct 2026
gamesalad.com· checked 28 Sept 2026
gamesalad.com/upgrade/· checked 20 Sept 2026
gamesalad.com/education-pricing/· checked 4 Oct 2026