Defold vs Solar2D
| Defold | Solar2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source code model | source_available | open_source |
| Visual scripting | No | — |
| Multiplayer tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Console export | Yes | — |
| Target platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch | iOS, tvOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, HTML5 |
| Scripting languages | Lua, Teal, C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript | Lua |
Both are listed in Best Game Engine Software, Best Mobile Development IDEs. On Inferse, Defold scores higher on our published basis.