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Highrise Create vs Leaderboards.dev

Both stand on game leaderboard software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Highrise Create

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

Highrise Create combines world building, scripting, multiplayer testing, APIs, publishing, and a creator marketplace at no stated cost. Desktop requirements, publishing steps, age conditions, and the Earned Gold threshold are key practical considerations.

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Leaderboards.dev

Free plan APIWeb

Leaderboards.dev offers a straightforward hosted API for publishing game scores. Its language-agnostic approach and examples help indie developers start quickly, but public hosting and the security warning matter for sensitive score data.

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The facts

	Highrise Create	Leaderboards.dev
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	create.highrise.game	leaderboards.dev
On game leaderboard software	#12 of 37	#16 of 37

Highrise Create: what it does well

Free access to creation tools
3D building and Lua scripting
Real-time multiplayer testing
Bot, Engine, Cloud, and Web APIs
Community asset marketplace

What to know first

Publishing requires an uploaded build
Desktop support requires specified operating systems and graphics
Cash conversion starts at 35,000 Earned Gold
Users under 18 need guardian permission

Leaderboards.dev: what it does well

Supports any programming language
Multiple leaderboards can be displayed
Token authenticates score uploads
Examples cover five programming environments
Free plan includes API access

What to know first

Not advised for highly secure score storage
Leaderboards are publicly accessible
No plan limits are stated

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