LibGDX
A Java-based game development framework supporting multiple platforms
- Also known as
- libgdx
What is LibGDX?
A Java game development framework that supports creating games for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and web browsers using OpenGL, with flexibility in coding and design approaches.
LibGDX pricing
We don't have LibGDX's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What LibGDX does
The capabilities that matter for game engines, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Visual scripting
- -
- Built in multiplayer networking
- -
- Console export support
- -
- Mobile export
- ✓
- Web export
- ✓
- Xr vr ar support
- -
- Asset marketplace
- -
- Ray tracing support
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
Integrations (11)
Independently observed- Google Play Games
- Apple Game Center
- Firebase
- Steamworks
- gameanalytics
- Facebook Graph API
- AdMob
- Box2D
- Bullet Physics
- KryoNet
- Netty
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
LibGDX FAQ
Common questions about LibGDX, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is LibGDX?
A game development framework written in Java that enables developers to create games for desktop, mobile, and web platforms using a single codebase. The framework prioritizes developer control and performance through careful API design. It is indexed under Game Engines.
Source: https://libgdx.com
Is LibGDX free to use?
LibGDX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://libgdx.com
What platforms does LibGDX support?
LibGDX supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://libgdx.com
What does LibGDX integrate with?
We have confirmed 11 integrations for LibGDX, including Google Play Games, Apple Game Center, Firebase, Steamworks, gameanalytics, Facebook Graph API, AdMob and Box2D, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://libgdx.com
Is LibGDX open source?
Yes. LibGDX is published under the Apache-2.0 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.
Source: https://github.com/libgdx/libgdx
LibGDX alternatives
Other game engines we track, ranked by the same independent score.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent projects | 64 | 0.08 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 46 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 83 | 0.03 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Security score | 50 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 22 | 0.12 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 31 | 0.07 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 31 | 0.05 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 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 | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Web export, Mobile export | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 11 | mediumsource · 2026-08-20 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Java | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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