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Brainloot vs HacknPlan
HacknPlan is a long-running game-dev PM tool with kanban plus a Game Design Model and metrics. Brainloot is lighter on GDD scaffolding and heavier on daily focus: My Hand, Focus Mode, XP, and Unity Scene deep links for makers who already know what to build.
Choose Brainloot when
Teams that want a fast shipping board with Hand/Focus and editor stay-in-flow, not a full design-model suite.
HacknPlan still fits when
Studios that want GDD structure, metrics, and Gantt-style planning baked into one game-dev PM tool.
Feature ticks
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Built for game teams
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Card-first board
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Hand / personal WIP tray
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Focus Mode
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Unity Scene pins
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Editor companion
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Discord in the loop
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Full shot / asset pipeline
Brainloot
HacknPlan
Side-by-side
Ship the next few cards - not another GDD spreadsheet in disguise.
Primary job
BrainlootActive backlog + Hand/Focus shipping loop
HacknPlanKanban + Game Design Model / metrics
Planning depth
BrainlootOpinionated lanes, roles, and guild seats
HacknPlanDesign model, milestones, and higher-tier planning
Discord
BrainlootDiscord in the loop so the board stays the record
HacknPlanDiscord bot (beta): team slash commands plus community bug/feature reports
Engine integration
BrainlootUnity Bridge + Scene Game Cards (early beta)
HacknPlanBrowser-first production boards
Motivation
BrainlootXP, streaks, collectible-card chrome
HacknPlanProgress metrics and design coverage
Team billing
BrainlootPer-seat Team guilds (GBP)
HacknPlanPersonal Plus and Studio seat plans (EUR)
Why teams pick Brainloot
- Hand plus Focus Mode keep daily WIP small. HacknPlan’s strength is boards and the GDD model, not a personal tray.
- Unity Scene pins reduce context-switching between editor and tracker.
- Premium positioning for quality and time-saving. Free still proves Hand and Focus.
FAQ
Does Brainloot replace HacknPlan’s Game Design Model?
No. Keep HacknPlan (or a wiki) if you need deep GDD structure. Use Brainloot for the active shipping queue, Hand, and Focus.
Is Brainloot only for Unity?
Web boards work for any team. The Unity Bridge is the first engine companion; Unreal is on the roadmap.
How do prices compare?
HacknPlan Studio sits around a mid EUR per-seat band. Brainloot Team is priced as a premium GBP seat for Hand/Focus/Bridge value - see /pricing for live figures.
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