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Kongregate

Free#13 of 14 in Game Distribution Platforms

Kongregate: A free web platform for hosting, publishing, monetizing, and tracking browser games. Ranked #13 of 14 in Game Distribution Platforms by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for browser game hosting with developer analytics.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Browser game hosting with developer analytics
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
web
Founded
2006
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports HTML5/WebGL, Unity, and iframe game submissions.
- Includes player ratings, reviews, comments, achievements, and leaderboards.
- Provides analytics, revenue reporting, and APIs for statistics and monetization.
Where it doesn't
- Distribution is limited to the web platform.
- Publishing depends on approved developer submissions.
- Leaderboards and achievements require Statistics API integration.

Our verdict on Kongregate

Kongregate is a web-based distribution and player-community platform for browser games. Developers can submit HTML5/WebGL, Unity, or iframe games through its developer portal, publish approved titles, upload new builds, manage game information, and review analytics and revenue. Player-facing pages include ratings, reviews, comments, achievements, tags, and other community features. It is aimed at developers who want browser distribution alongside built-in player feedback and reporting rather than a native mobile or desktop release channel.

The published product details describe Kongregate as free, with a free plan available. Its developer workflow covers uploads, publishing, game information management, and build updates, while players can rate, review, comment on, and interact with games. Monetization is supported through virtual goods and Kreds. Developers can also access revenue reporting, giving the platform a broader role than simple game hosting. Publishing is part of an approved submission workflow, so developers should account for that process when planning releases and updates.

Kongregate’s technical fit centers on browser delivery and its developer APIs. The Statistics API supports leaderboards and achievements, while the Virtual Goods API supports monetization and the Authentication API supports account-related functionality. These tools can extend a game’s community and platform features, but developers seeking distribution beyond the web should choose a platform with broader native coverage. Kongregate is a strong fit for browser-focused developers who value player interaction, build updates, analytics, and revenue reporting in one web destination. It is less suitable for teams whose primary requirement is native storefront distribution or a platform-independent release strategy.

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Kongregate pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Kongregate fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	web
Automated updates	Yes
DRM options	Not verified
Regional pricing	Not verified
Player reviews	Yes
License management	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Statistics API, Virtual Goods API, Authentication API See all →
Pricing	Free plan
Website	kongregate.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Kongregate integrations

Kongregate lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Statistics API
Virtual Goods API
Authentication API

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