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Cocos Creator vs Wicked Engine

Both stand on game engine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cocos Creator

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Cocos Creator pairs a free editor and runtime with multiple scripting approaches and web, desktop, and mobile targets. Check the operating-system constraints on publishing options when planning a native release.

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Wicked Engine

Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+1

Wicked Engine combines an offline editor with modern rendering features, multiple scripting options, and broad platform targets. Its private console extensions and GitHub requirement for development artifacts are important considerations.

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The facts

	Cocos Creator	Wicked Engine
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cocos.com	wickedengine.net
On game engine software	#71 of 92	#75 of 92

Cocos Creator: what it does well

Open-source engine with editor and runtime at no charge.
Targets web, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, and visual scripting.
Extensions can be downloaded or shared.
Lists documentation, tutorials, and a forum.

What to know first

Some publishing options depend on the corresponding operating system.
Native projects require external development tools for further work.

Wicked Engine: what it does well

Free plan listed at 0.00 USD
Offline model editing and script execution
Supports C++ and Lua development
Imports many common 3D model formats
Includes mobile and console export

What to know first

Development build downloads require GitHub sign-in
Console extension files are private
No free trial is offered

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