BYOND vs GameMaker
| BYOND | GameMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $79.99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | closed_source | source_available |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile export | No | Yes |
| Target platforms | Windows, Linux development/hosting, modern web browsers | GX.games, Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, HTML5, Android, iOS, tvOS, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch |
| Scripting languages | DM | GML Code, GML Visual |
| Visual scripting | — | Yes |
| Console export | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Engine Software. On Inferse, GameMaker scores higher on our published basis.