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RenderDoc

Ch 057.0of 27 Debuggers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported languagesHLSL, GLSL, SPIR-V
  4. 4Target platformsWindows, Linux, Android, Nintendo Switch
  5. 5Remote debuggingYes
  6. 6Time-travel debuggingYes
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Overview

RenderDoc is ranked #5 of 27 in debuggers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

RenderDoc plans and pricing

All plans
RenderDoc Free Open-source software under the MIT license github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on debuggers

Free plan
Yesrenderdoc.org
Supported languages
HLSL, GLSL, SPIR-Vrenderdoc.org
Target platforms
Windows, Linux, Android, Nintendo Switchrenderdoc.org
Remote debugging
Yesrenderdoc.org
Time-travel debugging
Yesrenderdoc.org

Facts

Purpose
RenderDoc is a frame-capture based graphics debugger for graphics development.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Graphics APIs
The project describes support for Vulkan, D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, and OpenGL ES.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported systems
The README lists Windows, Linux, and Android, and separately notes Nintendo Switch support for authorized developers through NintendoSDK.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
API limits
The support table marks OpenGL 1.0–2.0 compatibility and D3D9/10 unsupported, and lists Metal as unavailable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Linux requirement
The README says Linux support is limited to 64-bit x86.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
Binary releases include stable and nightly builds, and the README recommends stable builds for new users because nightly builds may be less stable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Windows installation
Windows users can install 32-bit or 64-bit builds or download a portable ZIP; the 64-bit build supports capturing 32-bit programs.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The README links a community extensions repository and says projects made with third-party engines such as Unreal or Unity are supported.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Documentation
Documentation is available online for the latest stable version and as a CHM file in builds, with introductory videos also linked.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
RenderDoc is released under the MIT license.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended use
RenderDoc is intended for debugging your own programs, and its public support channels do not allow discussion of capturing programs you did not create.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project lists GitHub issues, email, IRC, and Discord as channels for questions, suggestions, or problems.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2014renderdoc.org · 28 Sept 2026

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