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Userplay vs VGC Builder

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Userplay compared with VGC Builder
DetailUserplay logo UserplayVGC Builder logo VGC Builder
What it doesPlaytesting infrastructure for game studios Free Pokemon Champions team builder for VGC doubles with team weakness checker, speed order, attack coverage and export to Showdown
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Pricing modelPaid Free
PricingIndie: $0/month (pay as you go), Essential: $99/month (billed annually), Starter: $199/month (billed annually), Studio: $359/month (billed annually). All plans include 20 recorded gameplay sessions. Additional recorded sessions: $4.50 per 30 min on all plans. Not given
Key features
  • Gameplay recording with separate screen, microphone, and camera tracks
  • Searchable gameplay transcripts
  • Player CRM to manage all playtesters
  • Key distribution and management
  • Playtest NDAs and consent management
  • Feedback surveys and custom forms
  • Discord and Mailchimp integration
  • Multi-session and longitudinal playtests
  • Waitlist management
  • Player insights and funnel analytics
  • Team weakness chart showing type matchups and resists
  • Team speed order comparison with Tailwind, Scarf and Trick Room
  • Sample teams from October 2026 ladder data
  • Export teams to Pokemon Showdown format
  • Share teams via shareable links
  • Damage calculator with doubles modifiers
  • Team checker validating rules and flagging weaknesses
  • Monthly meta data with tier lists and usage stats
  • Support for Mega Evolution selection
What makes it different
  • Records gameplay with transcripts searchable by content instead of scrubbing through video
  • Manages keys across multiple storefronts in one place
  • No subscription required to start playtesting
  • Records can include separate tracks for screen, microphone, and system audio
  • Real-time team validation as you pick Pokemon
  • Pre-filled movesets and items from current Smogon statistics
  • No account required, all data saved locally in browser
  • Teams stored in shareable links without server uploads
  • Based on open source Smogon damage calculator mechanics
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)270
Referring domains (Majestic)370

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