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Free, source-available engine with Lua scripting, visual scene tools and HTML5, mobile and desktop exports. Strong 2D focus; 3D needs its own project checks.
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Actual PlayCanvas 2.23.1 rendering an original Forge test cube. Chromium WebGL 2 with software SwiftShader; no hosted Editor or complete-game, WebGPU or physical-device certification.
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JavaScript/TypeScript browser engine for 2D and 3D games. MIT standalone code; hosted Editor project privacy and collaboration have separate plans.
Engine code
MIT code, separate from the hosted Editor. Preserve notices; review optional dependency and game-content licences.
Free hosted editor
Public projects only; hosted-service/content terms apply. Avoid private or restricted content in public projects.
Personal hosted editor
Personal eligibility restrictions apply: entity revenue/funding or budget and individual service-derived revenue tests use USD100,000 in the last completed fiscal year. Monthly auto-renewal; tax may be additional; private projects lock after subscription cancellation.
Organization hosted editor
Per seat per month; separate Organization account and team management. Monthly renewal/tax rules apply; private projects lock after subscription cancellation.
Creator-listed edition facts, checked 2026-10-08. Exact feature overlap and improvement in your game are not verified; compare the specific features you need.
Explore free optionsTry one change first; integration and visual fit still need testing. Licensing summary, not legal advice. Before publishing or selling, check the creator's linked licence for your exact download, plan and intended use. Terms and restrictions may differ.
Keep the upstream copyright and MIT permission notice with copies/substantial portions. Review optional dependencies, game content and hosted-service terms separately; the engine licence is not complete-game approval.
Keep the upstream copyright and MIT permission notice with copies/substantial portions. Review optional dependencies, game content and hosted-service terms separately; the engine licence is not complete-game approval.
Keep the upstream copyright and MIT permission notice with copies/substantial portions. Review optional dependencies, game content and hosted-service terms separately; the engine licence is not complete-game approval.
Scope: PlayCanvas2.23.1 MIT engine code; separate hosted Editor services and third-party content
Engine2.23.1 source is MIT: preserve copyright/permission notices and review optional dependencies separately. Hosted Editor terms, public/private project rights, Personal eligibility, billing and cancellation are separate. No creator-game artwork, branding or complete-template clearance.
Read the official licence & usage terms ↗Licensing summary, not legal advice. Before publishing or selling, check the creator's linked licence for your exact download, plan and intended use. Terms and restrictions may differ.
Personal eligibility restrictions apply: entity revenue/funding or budget and individual service-derived revenue tests use USD100,000 in the last completed fiscal year. Monthly auto-renewal; tax may be additional; private projects lock after subscription cancellation.
Per seat per month; separate Organization account and team management. Monthly renewal/tax rules apply; private projects lock after subscription cancellation.
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