# Babylon.js vs PlayCanvas

| Attribute | Babylon.js | PlayCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 69.3 (16% (low)) | 80.9 (18% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 950 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 25,985 | - |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based 3D rendering engine that enables developers to build immersive, interactive applications with support for physics, animation, particle effects, and advanced rendering capabilities. It is freely available, fully open-source, and designed to simplify complex 3D web development. | A browser-based engine and editor for creating interactive 3D web applications with WebGL, WebGPU, and WebXR support. Includes cloud hosting, self-hosting options, and collaborative tools with free and subscription tiers. |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.babylonjs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:19:24.040Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited public projects","Unlimited public teammates","1GB storage","Free app hosting","Download apps for self-hosting","REST API access","Customize loading screen","Project archive and restore"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1GB","public_projects":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Personal","summary":"$15/month","features":["Unlimited private projects","10GB storage","Free app hosting","Download apps for self-hosting","REST API access","Customize loading screen","Project archive and restore"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Designed for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"10GB","private_projects":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Organization","summary":"$50/seat/month","features":["Unlimited private projects","50GB storage","Free app hosting","Download apps for self-hosting","REST API access","Customize loading screen","Project archive and restore","Team management"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Designed for businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50GB","private_projects":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free tier plus Personal ($15/month) and Organization ($50/seat/month) plans. Monthly billing; can cancel anytime.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://playcanvas.com/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:21:46.012Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 5 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.22.2","date":"2026-08-24T17:06:00Z","type":"stable","version":"9.22.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.22.1","date":"2026-08-20T21:39:12Z","type":"stable","version":"9.22.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.22.0","date":"2026-08-20T07:42:53Z","type":"stable","version":"9.22.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.21.2","date":"2026-08-14T18:06:20Z","type":"stable","version":"9.21.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.21.1","date":"2026-08-13T22:42:10Z","type":"stable","version":"9.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.21.0","date":"2026-08-13T07:40:52Z","type":"stable","version":"9.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.20.1","date":"2026-08-12T23:35:10Z","type":"stable","version":"9.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.20.0","date":"2026-08-06T07:41:13Z","type":"stable","version":"9.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.19.1","date":"2026-08-04T17:36:39Z","type":"stable","version":"9.19.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.19.0","date":"2026-07-30T07:41:03Z","type":"stable","version":"9.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.18.2","date":"2026-07-29T21:18:32Z","type":"stable","version":"9.18.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.18.0","date":"2026-07-23T07:38:52Z","type":"stable","version":"9.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.17.0","date":"2026-07-16T07:40:38Z","type":"stable","version":"9.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.16.2","date":"2026-07-14T17:32:29Z","type":"stable","version":"9.16.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.16.0","date":"2026-07-09T07:39:26Z","type":"stable","version":"9.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.15.0","date":"2026-07-02T07:43:21Z","type":"stable","version":"9.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.14.0","date":"2026-06-25T07:45:27Z","type":"stable","version":"9.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.13.0","date":"2026-06-18T07:45:19Z","type":"stable","version":"9.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.12.1","date":"2026-06-16T19:25:33Z","type":"stable","version":"9.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/releases/tag/9.12.0","date":"2026-06-11T07:44:23Z","type":"stable","version":"9.12.0"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=babylonjs&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (AR VR Development)

| Capability | Babylon.js | PlayCanvas |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| World tracking slam | - | - |
| Plane image detection | - | - |
| Face body tracking | - | - |
| Hand eye tracking | - | - |
| Spatial mapping occlusion | - | - |
| Persistent cloud anchors vps | - | - |
| Openxr conformant | - | - |
| Webxr support | - | - |
| Engine type | - | - |
| Authoring model | - | - |
| Open source | - | - |
| Multiplayer shared ar | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:59:39.498Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*