PlayCanvas

Web · paid plans from $15/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 7.9

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PlayCanvas is ranked #8 of 91 in game engine software on Freedom251, 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 plans

Free Free billed monthly 1GB storage · Unlimited public projects playcanvas.com · 27 Sept 2026

Personal $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: Yes
Paid from: $15/mo
Engine type: 2d/3d
Primary targets: multi-platform
Multiplayer tools: Yes
Source control: Yes
Built-in testing: Yes
Team collaboration: Yes

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The record

Open Source License: The platform is open sourced on GitHub under the MIT license.
Free Access: The free tier provides full access to the PlayCanvas Engine.
Free Project Limit: Free accounts support unlimited public projects.
Free Storage Limit: Free accounts include 1GB of storage.
Free App Hosting: Free app hosting is included in the free, Personal, and Organization plans.
Private Project Access: Private projects become locked when a subscription is canceled.
Published Apps: Published apps are unaffected when a subscription is canceled.
Plan Trial: Personal and Organization plans can be trialed through an account upgrade code.
Minimum Subscription: The minimum subscription term is one month, and cancellation is allowed at any time.
Auto Renewal: Personal and Organization subscriptions automatically renew monthly.
Billing Support: Billing questions can be sent to [email protected].
Platform Support: PlayCanvas supports WebGL2 and WebGPU, including compute shaders.
Browser Experiences: The platform supports browser games, browser-based casino games, and browser-based collaborative education.
AR Integrations: WebXR support is built in, with integrations for 8th Wall and Zappar.
Price from: $15/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Engine Software in 2026#8 of 91
Best Game Development Software in 2026#12 of 41

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Sources

playcanvas.com· checked 27 Sept 2026
playcanvas.com/plans· checked 27 Sept 2026