# GameMaker vs Godot Comparison

| | GameMaker | Godot | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 32 | 27 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (92.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GameMaker | Godot | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GameMaker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Godot

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Game Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GameMaker** | 7.9/10 | 10 |
| **Godot** | 8.2/10 | 16 |

#### Visual Fidelity

| Feature | GameMaker | Godot | 
|---|---|---|
| **Rendering Quality** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **VFX Quality** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Texture and Terrain Quality** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Creation Tools

| Feature | GameMaker | Godot | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cutscene Creation** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Shader Creation** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **AI Control** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Animations** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **No-code Creation Capabilities** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Team Collaboration** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Game Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/game-engine)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GameMaker | Godot | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.0% | 92.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.5% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.5% | 7.4% | 

### By Industry

#### GameMaker

- **Computer Games:** 34.4%
- **Entertainment:** 9.4%
- **Program Development:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3%
- **Design:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Accounting:** 6.3%
- **Research:** 3.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 15.6%

#### Godot

- **Computer Games:** 51.9%
- **Media Production:** 7.4%
- **Education Management:** 7.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.4%
- **Program Development:** 3.7%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Hospitality:** 3.7%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 3.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 3.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GameMaker

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Unreal Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/unreal-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (151 reviews)
- [CryEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/cryengine/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [PlayCanvas](https://www.g2.com/products/playcanvas/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Cocos2d-X](https://www.g2.com/products/cocos2d-x/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [HaxeFlixel](https://www.g2.com/products/haxeflixel/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Cafu Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/cafu-engine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Defold](https://www.g2.com/products/defold/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [GIANTS Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/giants-engine/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Starling Framework](https://www.g2.com/products/starling-framework/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (2 reviews)

### Alternatives to Godot

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (365 reviews)
- [Unreal Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/unreal-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (151 reviews)
- [CryEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/cryengine/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [PlayCanvas](https://www.g2.com/products/playcanvas/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Cocos2d-X](https://www.g2.com/products/cocos2d-x/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [HaxeFlixel](https://www.g2.com/products/haxeflixel/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Cocos Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/cocos-creator/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Defold](https://www.g2.com/products/defold/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Cafu Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/cafu-engine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [ORX](https://www.g2.com/products/orx/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (2 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GameMaker

- Title: [Does GameMaker cost money?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-gamemaker-cost-money) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Good inquiries. That interests me as well. However, I am aware of a website that offers a number of entertaining games. So why not find out for yourself what..."
- Title: [Is GameMaker Studio free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gamemaker-studio-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "This question is good. I'm also interesting about that. But I know one platform where are many interesting games. So why not experience yourself what..."

### Godot

No discussions available for this product.

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