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G.Round vs Playtest Pilot

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

G.Round

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Studios and publishers should consider G.Round when they need public, demographic-focused, or large-scale beta testing alongside possible launch promotion. Look elsewhere if you need players to test mobile games now or require a free plan.

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Playtest Pilot

Paid WebWindows

Playtest Pilot packages genre-matched player sessions with recordings, surveys, and a human-reviewed findings report. Its PC-only scope and stated plan price are important considerations for teams deciding whether it fits their next development milestone.

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The facts

	G.Round	Playtest Pilot
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web, Windows	Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	G-Pass Indie: $100 a month	Player Insight Playtest: €499, paid once
Plans published	9	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	developer.gameround.co	playtestpilot.com
On game playtesting platforms	#19 of 23	#23 of 23

G.Round: what it does well

Open tests collect player reviews and surveys.
Focus Group Tests include a real-time feedback dashboard.
Private-test builds are encrypted and access-restricted.
Competitive beta groups range from 1,000 to 10,000 users.
Marketing packages may include PR and influencer exposure.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Mobile testing is not currently supported for players.
Several marketing and beta-test packages require contacting G.Round for pricing.

Playtest Pilot: what it does well

10 genre-matched players per standard playtest
Recorded 45-minute gameplay and audio sessions
Human-reviewed report with priority findings and clips
NDA required before testers access unreleased builds
10 completed sessions guaranteed per playtest

What to know first

PC builds only; console and mobile are unavailable
No free plan; plan costs €499, paid once
Additional testers or longer sessions may need a custom quote
Full recordings depend on scope, upload needs, and file size

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