What is Twine?
Twine creates interactive branching stories through visual and text-based editing.
Who is Twine for?
Teams evaluating Twine for game development workflows, particularly branching stories and interactive text. Check the edition and intended deployment before selecting a package.
Twine features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Branching stories
- Interactive text
- Story publishing
Twine pricing
Open-source software
Review the software licence and distribution, then scope infrastructure, maintenance and support. Commercial hosting, proprietary extensions and managed services can be priced separately.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
An open-source software edition is available. Check the exact licence and distribution; hosting, operation, support and separately licensed extensions may still cost money.
Before you choose Twine
Does the engine support the game mechanics, devices and export targets you need?
What licence, revenue, platform or distribution conditions apply to release?
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Twine FAQs
Does Twine have a free plan?
An open-source software edition is available. Check the exact licence and distribution; hosting, operation, support and separately licensed extensions may still cost money.
Who is Twine for?
Teams evaluating Twine for game development workflows, particularly branching stories and interactive text. Check the edition and intended deployment before selecting a package.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.


