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Three.js
JavaScript 3D library for WebGL and WebXR
As of 30 August 2026, Three.js is free to use. Three. Softwr lists it under AR VR. Three.js is made by Three.js Community, launched in 2010, available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
Overview
What Three.js does
Three.js is the most popular JavaScript library for creating 3D graphics in the browser. It provides an easy-to-use API for WebGL and includes WebXR support for building VR and AR web experiences.
What people use it for
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
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Where it falls short
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- Forward rendering pipeline only, no deferred rendering support
- No built-in collision detection or spatial indexing, requiring external physics libraries
- WebGL dependency means no support for non-WebGL environments
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Pricing
What Three.js costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Full library
- WebXR module
- Examples
Capabilities
Features
WebGL rendering
Scene graph
Materials system
Animation system
WebXR
Integration with WebXR
Post-processing
Integration with Post-processing
Physics
Integration with Physics
Loaders
Integration with Loaders
Webgl support
Available on webgl
Webxr support
Available on webxr
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is Three.js free to use?
Yes. Three.js is released under the MIT license, an open-source license that permits unlimited commercial and personal use with no licensing fees.
SourceDoes Three.js include physics simulation?
No. Three.js is a rendering library only. Physics, collision detection, and spatial indexing must be implemented with external libraries like Rapier, Ammo, or JoltPhysics.
SourceCan I use Three.js for offline development?
Yes. Local development requires a local web server for CORS compliance. You can use npm with a build tool like Vite, or run a local Python server for development.
SourceDoes Three.js support WebXR for VR/AR?
Yes. Three.js documentation includes WebXR APIs for building VR and AR experiences in web browsers.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Three.js
- Company
- Three.js Community
- Based in
- Open Source
- Founders
- Ricardo Cabello
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