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Dev platformsWindows

LanguagesJavaScript

LicenseProprietary

Desktop targetsWindows; Macintosh; Linux

2DYes

3DNo

Mobile targetsiOS; Android

Console targetsWii U

Traditional codeJavaScript

Distributed targetsHTML5

Logic modelPre-built behaviors

Behavior triggerEvent list (per-object)

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Free for simple projects

Construct 2 Free provides a functional preview of nearly all engine features, and allows non-commercial publication.

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Limitations of free version

Construct 2 Free is not licensed for commercial use. It also limits a project to 100 events, along with other technical restrictions.

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Does not build native applications

Construct 2 generates HTML5 only. Other build targets simply bundle an HTML5 engine for each platform.

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