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Cocos Creator vs GameMaker
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Cocos Creator brings an editor, runtime and extension system together for projects across several target platforms. Its free plan has no royalty fees, while VIP and SVIP support are offered separately.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
GameMaker offers visual and code-based scripting alongside a broad list of export targets. Check the plan terms carefully: Professional is listed with a monthly price but a one-time billing note, while Enterprise includes console exports and source code access.
Visit GameMakerThe facts
| Cocos Creator | GameMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Enterprise: $79.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | GameMaker |
| Website | cocos.com | gamemaker.io |
| On game engine software | #8 of 92 | #4 of 92 |
Cocos Creator: what it does well
- Supports TypeScript, JavaScript and visual scripting.
- Projects can target mobile, desktop and web.
- Extension Store offers official and third-party resources.
- Free plan has no royalty fees.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- VIP and SVIP support are separate service options.
GameMaker: what it does well
- Offers GML Code and GML Visual.
- Includes visual scripting and multiplayer tools.
- Lists desktop, web, mobile, and console targets.
- Free plan is available for non-commercial use.
What to know first
- Free plan does not include console exports.
- Free plan is restricted to non-commercial use.
- Professional billing is described as a one-time purchase.
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