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PlayCanvas
Cloud-based WebGL game development platform
As of 30 August 2026, PlayCanvas is free to use. PlayCanvas is a cloud-based game development platform for creating WebGL games in your browser. Softwr lists it under Game Development. PlayCanvas is made by PlayCanvas Inc, launched in 2013, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What PlayCanvas does
PlayCanvas is a cloud-based game development platform for creating WebGL games in your browser. It features real-time collaboration and instant deployment.
What people use it for
- Building WebGL games and interactive 3D that run in a browser
- Browser based collaborative 3D editing across a team
- Web AR and VR experiences, product configurators and playable ads
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Where it falls short
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- Private projects require a paid plan; the Free plan only allows public projects
- The Free plan is capped at 1GB of storage, Personal at 10GB and Organization at 50GB
- Personal costs $15 per month and Organization costs $50 per seat per month
- Team management is only available on the Organization plan
- Private projects become locked and inaccessible if the subscription is cancelled, unless they are made public
- There is no formal educational discount
- There is no self serve trial of the Personal or Organization plan; an upgrade code must be requested from sales
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Pricing
What PlayCanvas costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- 1GB storage
- Unlimited public projects
- Free app hosting
Personal
$15 /mo
- 10GB storage
- Unlimited private projects
- REST API access
Organization
$50 /per seat/month
- 50GB storage
- Team management
- Full feature access
Capabilities
Features
Cloud-based editor
Real-time collaboration
WebGL rendering
Physics engine
Visual scripting
Asset library
Version control
Instant deployment
GitHub
Integration with GitHub
Slack
Integration with Slack
GitHub Copilot
Integration with GitHub Copilot
Cloud security
Cloud security security feature
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does PlayCanvas cost?
PlayCanvas is free to start with 1GB storage and unlimited public projects. Personal plans cost $15/month with 10GB storage and unlimited private projects. Organization plans are $50 per seat/month with 50GB storage and team management features.
SourceDoes PlayCanvas have a free version?
Yes, PlayCanvas offers a free plan with 1GB storage, unlimited public projects, and free app hosting. Private projects and additional storage require a paid subscription.
SourceWhat happens to my projects if I cancel my PlayCanvas subscription?
Private projects become locked upon subscription cancellation unless you switch them to public. Public projects remain accessible and editable.
SourceBehind it
Who makes PlayCanvas
- Company
- PlayCanvas Inc
- Based in
- Cambridge, UK
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