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Cocos Creator

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What it is

Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for 2D and 3D games and other interactive content. Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting. Developers can also use JavaScript or visual scripting. Projects can be published to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, mobile and desktop web, and several mini-game platforms. Cocos Creator uses a C++ core on native platforms and a TypeScript core for web and mini-game platforms. Its Extension Store lets users browse, download, and install official or third-party plugins, code, and resources; developers can package and share extensions or upload them to the Cocos Store. The full editor and runtime are available at no charge, and the free plan has no royalty fees. Cocos describes use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation. It also offers VIP and SVIP support, with one-to-one consultation, quick response, and real-machine debugging.

Spec sheet

Product
Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for 2D and 3D games and other interactive content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Integrations
The built-in Extension Store lets users browse, download, and install official or third-party plugins, code, and resources.Read 11 Oct 2026 · store.cocos.com
Support
Cocos offers VIP and SVIP support with features including one-to-one consultation, quick response, and real-machine debugging.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Company
The maker identifies itself as Xiamen Yaji and says it was founded in 2011 with headquarters in Xiamen and Beijing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Editor
Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and a plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Extension sharing
Developers can package extensions and share them or upload them to the Cocos Store.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.cocos.com
Mobile export
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Privacy and security
The Cocos privacy policy says it uses HTTPS, SSL encryption in transit, and security measures intended to protect personal information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · download.cocos.com
Publishing
Projects can be published to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, mobile and desktop web, and several mini-game platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.cocos.com
Scripting languages
TypeScript,JavaScriptRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Source code model
source_availableRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Support contact
Cocos lists [email protected] as its technical consultation contact.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Support privacy
The Cocos support page says its VIP services protect user and project information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
Target platforms
web,Windows,macOS,iOS,AndroidRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Visual scripting
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Web and native engines
Cocos Creator uses a C++ core for native platforms and a TypeScript core for web and mini-game platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.cocos.com
Who it serves
Cocos describes Creator use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com

Plans and prices

Cocos Creator Price not published Full game engine editor and runtime available at no charge Read 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Free Free Free to use · no royalty fees Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan has no royalty fees
  • Supports TypeScript, JavaScript, and visual scripting
  • Publishes to mobile, desktop, and web
  • Includes an extension store

Limits

  • No free trial is listed
  • No price is listed for the Creator plan
  • Native and web engines use different cores

Who it suits

Cocos Creator suits developers making games or other interactive content for mobile, desktop, and web targets. Its listed use cases also include automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation.

Verdict

Cocos Creator offers a free editor and runtime with broad publishing targets and several scripting options. Its extension system supports browsing and sharing add-ons and resources.

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