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Cocos Creator vs Defold
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| Fact | Cocos Creator | Defold |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 9.8k | 6.3k |
| Latest | 3.8.8 | 1.13.2 |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 132 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Unity. Alternatives to Unity →
PartialCocos CreatorTypeScript engine and editor focused on 2D and 3D games for mobile and the web.
PartialDefoldEngine and editor focused on 2D, scripted in Lua, exporting to desktop, mobile, web and consoles.
Cocos Creator
- 3.8.82025-12-16Release 3.8.8
- 3.8.72025-08-22Release 3.8.7
- 3.8.7-beta02025-04-28pre-release
- 3.8.62025-03-27Release 3.8.6
Defold
- 1.14.1-alpha2026-09-30v1.14.1 - alphapre-release
- 1.14.0-beta2026-09-30v1.14.0 - betapre-release
- 1.13.22026-09-29v1.13.2 - stable
- 1.14.0-alpha2026-09-10v1.14.0 - alphapre-release
- 1.13.2-beta2026-09-10v1.13.2 - betapre-release
Cocos Creator
✓ signed The latest release, 3.8.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Defold
unsigned The latest release, 1.13.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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