Cocos2d-x vs Felgo

Cocos2d-x is a free, open-source C++ framework for building games, apps, and other interactive GUI programs. Developers can publish from one codebase to mobile, desktop, web, and console targets, using C++ or JavaScript and Lua bindings. The product page lists OpenGL ES 2.0 and Metal for graphics rendering and says Lua or JavaScript can be used for game hot updates. Its maker describes the C++ core as lightweight and optimized for devices including low-end Android systems. The community maintains the framework under the MIT license. The download page says version 4.0 uses CMake for all platforms, supports Metal on iOS and macOS, and removes the H5 engine and JSB. The product page lists version 3.17 support for iOS 8.0 and later, Android 3.0 and later, Windows 7/8.1/10, macOS 10.9 and later, and standard HTML5 browsers. Developer resources include documentation, tutorials, demos, an API reference, and forums.

Felgo is a native cross-platform SDK based on Qt for building applications, games and embedded software. Developers mainly use QML and JavaScript, with C++ also supported. Felgo Live updates QML and JavaScript on connected devices after a save, without waiting for build and deployment steps. The Game Engine focuses on 2D casual games and includes Box2D physics, particles, multi-touch and animations. Felgo Apps can use device features such as cameras, sensors and file systems, alongside networking options including WebSockets, Bluetooth LE and NFC. Browser-based Cloud Builds can build and deploy projects from Felgo Cloud IDE. Game Network offers achievements, leaderboards, challenges, cloud storage and offline support. Listed targets include Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux and web. Personal has an annual turnover limit under €50k. Startup costs €79 a month, billed annually per developer, and has a turnover limit under €100k. Business costs €245 a month, billed annually, and has no annual turnover limit. Felgo offers a free plan and a free trial.