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Brainloot vs HacknPlan
Both stand on game project management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Brainloot combines board-based task tracking with focus tools and game-development integrations. Check the plan limits and bridge status against the team’s workflow before choosing it.
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Free plan APIWeb
Choose HacknPlan if your game development work needs connected design documentation, task planning, and progress charts. The free Personal plan offers a way to start, while teams needing more storage, larger files, or unlimited board filters can consider paid plans. Look elsewhere if official mobile support is essential.
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| Brainloot | HacknPlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Founder year — Solo: £45 a year | Personal Plus: €69.60 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brainloot.io | hacknplan.com |
| On game project management software | #7 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
Brainloot: what it does well
- Shared board works on web, iOS, and Android.
- Focus Mode includes a checklist, comments, and timer.
- Discord feedback can become tracked cards.
- Free plan includes Unity Bridge and Scene pins.
What to know first
- Free plan limits workspaces, decks, and active cards.
- Unity Bridge is in early beta.
- Unreal Bridge is coming soon or next.
- Not intended as a shot pipeline or GDD suite.
HacknPlan: what it does well
- Game design documentation connects to executable work.
- Kanban boards, milestones, and task dependencies support planning.
- Velocity, burndown, and Gantt charts track progress.
- Includes resource planning, time tracking, and custom fields.
- Free Personal plan and a 30-day trial are available.
What to know first
- Mobile use is not officially supported.
- Personal includes 500 MB storage and a 5 MB per-file limit.
- Personal allows only one board filter.
- Some integrations vary by plan.
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