Castle Game Engine vs Defold
| Castle Game Engine | Defold | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | open_source | source_available |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Console export | Yes | Yes |
| Target platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Scripting languages | Object Pascal (Free Pascal/Lazarus) | Lua, Teal, C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript |
| Visual scripting | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Game Engine Software, Best Game Development Software. On The Geeks Club, Defold scores higher on our published basis.