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Babylon.js
Powerful 3D engine for the web with WebXR
As of 30 August 2026, Babylon.js is free to use. Babylon. Softwr lists it under AR VR. Babylon.js is made by Microsoft, launched in 1975, available on Web.
Overview
What Babylon.js does
Babylon.js is a powerful, open-source 3D engine for the web developed by Microsoft. It provides comprehensive WebXR support, physics engines, and advanced rendering features for creating immersive VR and AR web experiences.
What people use it for
- Web 3D rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiences
- Cross-platform 3D development with native runtime and React Native support
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- JavaScript-only framework; requires developer expertise to implement and maintain
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Capabilities
Features
WebGL/WebGPU rendering
Physics engines
GUI system
Node material editor
WebXR
Integration with WebXR
glTF
Integration with glTF
Havok physics
Integration with Havok physics
Azure
Integration with Azure
Webgl support
Available on webgl
Webxr support
Available on webxr
Web support
Available on web
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Questions people ask
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Is Babylon.js free to use?
Yes, Babylon.js is completely free. It is an open-source web rendering engine licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which is permissive and does not restrict usage.
SourceCan I use Babylon.js for commercial purposes?
Yes, the Apache 2.0 license permits free use for commercial purposes. You can use, modify, and distribute Babylon.js in commercial applications as long as you include a copy of the license and provide notice of significant changes.
SourceIs there any paid support or commercial version of Babylon.js?
Babylon.js is open source with no paid tiers or commercial version. Community support is available through GitHub and documentation, but there are no official paid support contracts offered.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Babylon.js
- Company
- Microsoft
- Based in
- Redmond, Washington
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