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IndieLaunch vs playtesting.de
Both stand on game playtesting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
IndieLaunch offers a free way to organize community playtests, collect feedback, and track aggregate Steam review conversion. Pro costs $12 a month and adds individual reviewer details, outreach candidates, and Steam key distribution.
Visit IndieLaunch Free plan MacWebWindows
playtesting.de combines product discovery, testing feedback, creator profiles and game downloads in one portal. It can support several roles under one account, but access to any particular test or build is not assured.
Visit playtesting.deThe facts
| IndieLaunch | playtesting.de | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | indielaunch.pro | playtesting.de |
| On game playtesting platforms | #8 of 23 | #12 of 23 |
IndieLaunch: what it does well
- Testers can respond without creating accounts.
- Discord submissions support screenshot attachments.
- Free includes unlimited rounds and CSV export.
- Pro adds individual reviewer and outreach details.
What to know first
- The product is web-based.
- Individual reviewer breakdown is a Pro feature.
- Pro costs $12 a month.
playtesting.de: what it does well
- Tester registration and ordinary portal use are free.
- Directory filters cover platform, language, genre and access type.
- One account can enable developer, tester and streamer roles.
- Updater installs, updates and starts available games.
- Public profiles do not show account email addresses.
What to know first
- Individual products may require external platform accounts.
- Testing access, keys and particular builds are not guaranteed.
- Availability is not guaranteed to be uninterrupted.
- Messages are checked for spam and unauthorised links.
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