# Godot Engine vs PlayCanvas

| Attribute | Godot Engine | PlayCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 59.8 (20% (low)) | 80.9 (18% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 29 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 116,174 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A game development platform for creating 2D and 3D games, cross-platform applications, and extended reality experiences using multiple programming languages. | 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 | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://godotengine.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:17:59.543Z"}` | `{"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 | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 29 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/3.6.3-stable","date":"2026-08-22T14:05:19Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6.3-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.7.2-stable","date":"2026-08-18T16:12:28Z","type":"stable","version":"4.7.2-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.7.1-stable","date":"2026-07-14T18:03:10Z","type":"stable","version":"4.7.1-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.7-stable","date":"2026-06-18T12:06:17Z","type":"stable","version":"4.7-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.6.3-stable","date":"2026-05-20T20:49:16Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6.3-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.6.2-stable","date":"2026-04-01T19:12:33Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6.2-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.5.2-stable","date":"2026-03-19T14:32:41Z","type":"stable","version":"4.5.2-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.6.1-stable","date":"2026-02-16T20:26:38Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6.1-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.6-stable","date":"2026-01-26T14:05:33Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/3.6.2-stable","date":"2025-10-23T10:28:05Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6.2-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.5.1-stable","date":"2025-10-15T15:26:55Z","type":"stable","version":"4.5.1-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.5-stable","date":"2025-09-15T20:33:46Z","type":"stable","version":"4.5-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/3.6.1-stable","date":"2025-06-25T12:23:19Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6.1-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.4.1-stable","date":"2025-03-26T09:19:36Z","type":"stable","version":"4.4.1-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.4-stable","date":"2025-03-03T15:21:42Z","type":"stable","version":"4.4-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/3.6-stable","date":"2024-09-09T08:22:12Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.3-stable","date":"2024-08-15T08:49:37Z","type":"stable","version":"4.3-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.2.2-stable","date":"2024-04-17T21:31:13Z","type":"stable","version":"4.2.2-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.1.4-stable","date":"2024-04-17T21:29:54Z","type":"stable","version":"4.1.4-stable"},{"url":"https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.2.1-stable","date":"2023-12-12T10:40:48Z","type":"stable","version":"4.2.1-stable"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.3 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nuget&package_name=godottools.idemessaging&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (AR VR Development)

| Capability | Godot Engine | 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 2026-09-01T16:48:23.415Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*