Felgo vs Ren'Py
Felgo
felgo.com
Ren'Py
renpy.orgSide by side
| Figure | Felgo | Ren'Py |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 9.2 (#3) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes installation, deployment, API references, tutorials, examples, native integration, plugins, networking, storage, maps, sensors, AR, machine learning and accessibility. | The documentation covers language basics, Python, screens, displayables, translation, launcher tools, automated testing, Android, iOS, web and API reference material. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews | 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Support | Paid support can include architecture advice, code reviews, debugging, profiling, bug fixing and feature implementation. | Ren'Py directs users to its Discord and Lemma Soft Forums for questions, and to GitHub for bug reports. |
| System requirements | Supported targets include iOS 13+, Android 9+, macOS 12.5+ with Xcode 14.1+, Windows 10+, Linux distributions such as Ubuntu 20.04 or Debian 11, and WebAssembly browsers. | The official site lists Windows 10+, macOS 10.10+, Linux x86_64 or ARM, Android 5.0+, iOS 11+ and beta WebAssembly support. |
| What it does | Felgo is a Qt-based cross-platform SDK for building apps and games for mobile, desktop, embedded and WebAssembly targets. | Ren'Py is a visual-novel engine for combining words, images, sounds and Python to make interactive stories and life-simulation games. |
Plans
Felgo
- Startup€79 a month
- Business€245 a month
- PersonalFree
- PersonalFree
- Indie$79 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Felgo
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.
Ren'Py
Ren'Py is a free visual novel engine for making interactive stories and life simulation games with words, images, and sounds. Its script language handles visual-novel writing, while Python can be used for more complex game logic. Default games include menus, automatic saves, rollback, predictive image loading, and mouse, keyboard, or gamepad controls. Creators can customize screens and styles using the screen language and Python. The launcher builds Windows, Mac, and Linux games from any of those desktop systems. Ren'Py also supports Android export and can package games for WebAssembly browsers, though web support is beta and lacks networking and multithreading. It targets Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, Linux x86_64 or Arm, Android 5.0 or later, and iOS 11 or later. Building for iOS requires a Mac and Xcode, and that support remains a work in progress. The engine is free for commercial and non-commercial use; most is MIT-licensed, with some LGPL components whose terms distributors must meet.