Plans, costs, and free options for Defold
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Pricing Model
100% Free
Starting Price
$0
Free Option
Yes ✓
Defold is completely free to use. There are no paid tiers, subscription fees, or hidden costs. You get access to all features at no charge.
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See how Defold pricing compares to similar tools in Developer Tools
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DefoldCurrentBest Value Free cross-platform game engine | Yes | Free | —/100 | Details → |
GameMaker 2D game development made easy | Yes | $99.99/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Construct No-code game maker | Yes | $99/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Unity Cross-platform game engine | Yes | $2040/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Godot Open-source game engine | Yes | Free | —/100 | Pricing → |
GDevelop Open-source no-code game engine | Yes | $5.49/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Defold is completely free to use. There are no hidden costs or paid tiers.
Yes, Defold is entirely free to use with all features included.
Defold is completely free, so no trial is needed.
Free or freemium alternatives include GameMaker, Construct, Unity. View our full comparison to find the best value.