Defold vs PICO-8
| Defold | PICO-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $14.99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | source_available | — |
| Visual scripting | No | — |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | — |
| Mobile export | Yes | — |
| Console export | Yes | — |
| Target platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch | — |
| Scripting languages | Lua, Teal, C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Engine Software, Best Game Development Software. On Inferse, Defold scores higher on our published basis.