Tech riderRev. 27 Sept 2026
PlayCanvas
- 1Runs onWeb
- 2CostsFree plan · paid from $15/mo
- 3Engine type2d/3d
- 4Primary targetsmulti-platform
- 5Multiplayer toolsYes
- 6Source controlYes
- 7Built-in testingYes
- 8Team collaborationYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: playcanvas.com

Overview
PlayCanvas is ranked #11 of 91 in game engine software on Specifiction, made by PlayCanvas (London, United Kingdom). It runs on Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/mo.
PlayCanvas plans and pricing
All plansPersonal $15/mo Payment automatically taken monthly 10GB storage · Unlimited private projects playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
Organization $50/mo Payment automatically taken monthly 50GB storage · Unlimited private projects playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
Compared on game engine software
- Free plan
- Yesplaycanvas.com
- Paid from
- $15/moplaycanvas.com
- Engine type
- 2d/3dplaycanvas.com
- Primary targets
- multi-platformplaycanvas.com
- Multiplayer tools
- Yesplaycanvas.com
- Source control
- Yesplaycanvas.com
- Built-in testing
- Yesplaycanvas.com
- Team collaboration
- Yesplaycanvas.com
Facts
- Open Source License
- The platform is open sourced on GitHub under the MIT license.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free Access
- The free tier provides full access to the PlayCanvas Engine.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free Project Limit
- Free accounts support unlimited public projects.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free Storage Limit
- Free accounts include 1GB of storage.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free App Hosting
- Free app hosting is included in the free, Personal, and Organization plans.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Private Project Access
- Private projects become locked when a subscription is canceled.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Published Apps
- Published apps are unaffected when a subscription is canceled.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Plan Trial
- Personal and Organization plans can be trialed through an account upgrade code.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Minimum Subscription
- The minimum subscription term is one month, and cancellation is allowed at any time.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Auto Renewal
- Personal and Organization subscriptions automatically renew monthly.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Billing Support
- Billing questions can be sent to [email protected].playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Platform Support
- PlayCanvas supports WebGL2 and WebGPU, including compute shaders.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Browser Experiences
- The platform supports browser games, browser-based casino games, and browser-based collaborative education.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- AR Integrations
- WebXR support is built in, with integrations for 8th Wall and Zappar.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Editor Workflows
- Users can work visually, through npm, with React, or with HTML Web Components.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Gaussian Splatting
- The platform includes editing, optimization, and rendering tools for 3D Gaussian Splats.playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Support Contact
- General support is available at [email protected].playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2011playcanvas.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdomplaycanvas.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Game Engine Software in 2026#11 of 91
- Best Game Development Software in 2026#12 of 41
Is PlayCanvas yours?
Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.
Sources
- playcanvas.com· checked 27 Sept 2026
- playcanvas.com/plans· checked 27 Sept 2026




