GridCraft
7.0#3 in game level editorsFrom $3.99 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitGridCraft vs PixLab Tilemap Editor
PixLab Tilemap Editor
5.9#19 in game level editorsFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GridCraft | PixLab Tilemap Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The desktop app supports GitHub and GitLab for committing, pushing, and pulling map files. | The maker says JSON exports can be used as a starting point for custom game engine pipelines and names Unity and Godot as examples. |
| Maker | The site identifies GridCraft as a product of OmniaDev Inc. | PixLab is a Symisc Systems product, and Symisc says its SaaS business began with PixLab in 2017. |
| Purpose | GridCraft is a tile map editor for game developers that runs in a browser and as a desktop app. | PixLab Tilemap Editor creates and edits tile based maps for 2D games in a browser. |
GridCraft plans
- Web editorFree
- Cloud$3.99 a month
- Team$13.99 a month
- Desktop app$19.99, paid once
PixLab Tilemap Editor plans
- FreeFree
Pick GridCraft if…
GridCraft suits game developers who work with tile maps and need Tiled compatibility or exports for the listed engines and formats. Its free account limits cloud storage and collaboration; the desktop app is a separate purchase.
Pick PixLab Tilemap Editor if…
PixLab Tilemap Editor suits hobbyists, students, educators, indie developers, and teams prototyping grid-based 2D games. It may fit users who want a browser editor with layer controls and JSON or image exports.