Defold vs Redot Engine
Defold
defold.com
Redot Engine
redotengine.orgSide by side
| Figure | Defold | Redot Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.9 (#8) | 8.4 (#38) |
| Console export | Yes | Yes |
| Features | The engine includes visual editors, a debugger, profiler, particle effects, animation, and integrated 2D and 3D physics. | The maker lists cross-platform support, a node-based design, a scene system, open source code, and asset pipelines. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | The Defold Foundation owns the Defold brand and product, and Refold AB is contracted for most day-to-day product work. | The Redot Foundation is described as a United States 501(c) nonprofit registered in Arkansas and the sole steward of the Redot Engine; the page does not state a founding year or headquarters city. |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting languages | Lua,Teal,C,C++,C#,Objective-C,Java,JavaScript | GDScript,C#,C++ |
| Source code model | source_available | open_source |
| Support | Defold offers community help through its forum and says technical support contracts are available if needed. | The contact page offers email support and real-time chat through Discord. |
| Target platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,HTML5,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Nintendo Switch | Windows,macOS,Linux/*BSD,Android,iOS,Web,consoles |
Plans
In their own words
Defold
Defold is a game engine for building cross-platform 2D and 3D games. Its toolchain combines an editor, runtime, scripting workflow, build pipeline, and deployment flow. Game logic is written in Lua; native extensions can use C, C++, Objective-C, Java, or JavaScript. Visual editors, a debugger, profiler, particle effects, animation, and integrated 2D and 3D physics are included. Target platforms listed are Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Integrations include Firebase Analytics, AdMob, in-app purchases, push notifications, Google Play services, Nakama, and PlayFab. The Asset Portal offers reusable components and extensions. Live Update can provide additional game content after the initial download, with customizable content verification. Source code for the engine, editor, and build tools is available on GitHub under a developer-friendly license derived from Apache 2.0. Defold costs nothing, with no licensing fees, royalties, or runtime fees. Community help is available through a forum, and technical support contracts are available if needed.
Redot Engine
Redot Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.