BYOND vs Solar2D
| BYOND | Solar2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | closed_source | open_source |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile export | No | Yes |
| Target platforms | Windows, Linux development/hosting, modern web browsers | iOS, tvOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, HTML5 |
| Scripting languages | DM | Lua |
Both are listed in Best Game Engine Software. On Inferse, Solar2D scores higher on our published basis.