Godot Engine
A free and open-source game development engine
- Also known as
- godot-engine
Available worldwide
What is Godot Engine?
A cross-platform game engine supporting 2D and 3D development, extended reality projects, and multiple deployment targets. Available in multiple programming languages.
Godot Engine pricing
We don't have Godot Engine's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source
What Godot Engine does
The capabilities that matter for ar vr development, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- 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
- Full game engine
- Authoring model
- Full editor
- Open source
- ✓
- Multiplayer shared ar
- -
- Pricing model
- Open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Self-hosted
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- Unity Engine
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Godot Engine FAQ
Common questions about Godot Engine, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Godot Engine?
A game development platform for creating 2D and 3D games, cross-platform applications, and extended reality experiences using multiple programming languages. It is indexed under AR VR Development.
Source: https://godotengine.org
Is Godot Engine free to use?
Godot Engine is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://godotengine.org
What platforms does Godot Engine support?
Godot Engine supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://godotengine.org
Can Godot Engine be self-hosted?
Yes. Godot Engine can be deployed on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://godotengine.org
What security certifications does Godot Engine have?
We have independently confirmed GDPR for Godot Engine. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Godot Engine not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Is Godot Engine open source?
Yes. Godot Engine is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Godot Engine alternatives
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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 84 | 0.07 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 58 | 0.08 | 4.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 96 | 0.03 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Security score | 54 | 0.05 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 25 | 0.08 | 2.0 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.5 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-10-13 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 68% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Engine type: full_game_engine · Open source: Yes · Pricing model: open_source · Webxr support: Yes · Authoring model: full_editor · Openxr conformant: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-13 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-10-13 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C++ | highsource · 2026-10-13 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-13 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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