ink and Inky vs TADS
| ink and Inky | TADS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Branching dialogue | Yes | Yes |
| Authoring model | document-based | document-based |
| Game engine support | Unity; Unreal Engine | — |
| Localization workflow | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Game Narrative Design Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, ink and Inky scores higher on our published basis.