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Defold

by Defold Foundation · Hagersten, Sweden

Free cross-platform game engine for building 2D and 3D games on desktop, web, mobile and consoles.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud · Desktop
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Defold?

Defold is developer tools & apis from Defold Foundation, based in Hagersten, Sweden. Free cross-platform game engine for building 2D and 3D games on desktop, web, mobile and consoles.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Defold features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Defold adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Code editors and IDEs
  • API design and testing
  • Cross-browser and device testing
  • Backend-as-a-service and databases
  • AI coding assistants
  • Internal tool builders
  • Feature flags and experimentation
  • Documentation tools
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Works offline on desktop
  • Free plan to start without a card

Defold pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Defold charges. Defold is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on defold.com.

Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
Defold Foundation
Headquarters
Hagersten, Sweden
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud, Desktop
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS, Windows
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Defold — frequently asked questions

What is Defold?+

Defold is developer tools & apis by Defold Foundation. Free cross-platform game engine for building 2D and 3D games on desktop, web, mobile and consoles.

How much does Defold cost?+

Defold is free to use.

Does Defold offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Defold offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Defold made in India?+

No. Defold is developed by Defold Foundation in Hagersten, Sweden.

Who is Defold best suited for?+

Defold suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to Defold?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Defold deployed?+

Defold is available as a cloud (SaaS) product and desktop software, with web, Android and iOS apps.

About Defold Foundation

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