Felgo vs GDevelop

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.

GDevelop is an open-source game engine for creating and publishing games with visual, drag-and-drop tools that do not require code. JavaScript is available for scripting. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with publishing destinations including Google Play, Steam, desktop, web, iOS, and gd.games. Built-in multiplayer services include lobbies, leaderboards, and player accounts. The Free plan costs nothing and includes multiplayer and online services, thousands of Asset Store assets, and Android and desktop publishing once per day. Paid plans include full access to the mobile app, and the Pro plan supports project sharing with teammates. Support options include community resources, professional Discord channels, commercial troubleshooting, and custom development. Education plans provide anonymous student accounts, project access, and classroom resources. Subscriptions can be billed monthly or yearly, with annual savings of up to 40%, and can be canceled at any time; access ends after the paid period.