ENGAGE IO vs Zealy for Indie Games
A typical indie games setup runs 1 server. Zealy costs monthly, 1 server $149/mo (Standard × 1), against $0 for ENGAGE IO's engagement features.
| Cost line | Zealy | ENGAGE IO |
|---|---|---|
| Zealy monthly, 1 server | $149/mo (Standard × 1) | $0 |
| Zealy effective monthly, 1 indie games server | $149 on the cheapest published billing | $0 |
| Zealy three-year total, 1 indie games server | $5,364 | $0 |
| Zealy per indie games server per year | $1,788 | $0 |
Each Discord or community space is billed separately. Standard overage is $15 per 1,000 claim credits; Plus is $12 per 1,000. X quest tasks require Standard or above.
FAQ
Is ENGAGE IO or Zealy better for indie games Discord servers?▼
Discord-first communities that want verified quests, raffles, voice rewards, and wallet gating inside the server. For Indie Games: Indie studios using Discord as their primary pre-launch and launch community channel.
Does Zealy support Playtest quests?▼
Zealy focuses on No-code web quest builder with sprints and leaderboards and Bot protection included on the $0 plan. ENGAGE IO includes Playtest quests, Wishlist campaigns, Launch raffles out of the box.
How do I get started with ENGAGE IO for Indie Games?▼
Add ENGAGE IO to Discord to get started (2-week premium trial included). See our Indie Games guide at engages.io/guides/gaming-communities.
Includes a 2-week premium trial when you add the bot.
Pricing and feature limits verified on from the vendor's own pricing page. Vendors change prices without notice; check the source before budgeting.
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