Dialogue Forge vs TADS
| Dialogue Forge | TADS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Branching dialogue | Yes | Yes |
| Quest design | Yes | — |
| Authoring model | node-based | document-based |
| Game engine support | Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, custom runtimes | — |
| Localization workflow | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Narrative Design Software. On Freedom251, TADS scores higher on our published basis.