RenderDoc

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Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

RenderDoc is ranked #5 of 27 in debuggers on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

RenderDoc plans and pricing

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

Compared on debuggers

Free plan: Yes
Supported languages: HLSL, GLSL, SPIR-V
Target platforms: Windows, Linux, Android, Nintendo Switch
Remote debugging: Yes
Time-travel debugging: Yes

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The record

Purpose: RenderDoc is a frame-capture based graphics debugger for graphics development.
Graphics APIs: The project describes support for Vulkan, D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, and OpenGL ES.
Supported systems: The README lists Windows, Linux, and Android, and separately notes Nintendo Switch support for authorized developers through NintendoSDK.
API limits: The support table marks OpenGL 1.0–2.0 compatibility and D3D9/10 unsupported, and lists Metal as unavailable.
Linux requirement: The README says Linux support is limited to 64-bit x86.
Downloads: Binary releases include stable and nightly builds, and the README recommends stable builds for new users because nightly builds may be less stable.
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.
Integrations: The README links a community extensions repository and says projects made with third-party engines such as Unreal or Unity are supported.
Documentation: Documentation is available online for the latest stable version and as a CHM file in builds, with introductory videos also linked.
License: RenderDoc is released under the MIT license.
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.
Support: The project lists GitHub issues, email, IRC, and Discord as channels for questions, suggestions, or problems.
Founded: 2014
Price from: Free

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Sources

github.com/baldurk/renderdoc/blob/v1.x/README.md· checked 4 Oct 2026
renderdoc.org· checked 28 Sept 2026