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Cocos Creator

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Free, open-source cross-platform 2D and 3D engine for web and mobile

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  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Cocos Creator?

Cocos Creator is a free, open-source cross-platform engine for building 2D and 3D games, developed by Cocos Technologies and widely used for mobile and instant-play games across Asia. It combines a full 3D rendering pipeline with physically based lighting, a built-in physics and animation system, and TypeScript scripting integrated with Visual Studio Code, giving small teams a lightweight but capable production workflow.

The engine exports to Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, and web platforms, along with instant gaming formats such as WeChat Mini Games and TikTok Mini Games. Cocos Creator carries no license fees or royalties for the core engine, which is maintained as open source on GitHub. Studios that need dedicated support or custom tooling can contact Cocos directly for paid professional support, priced on a custom basis.

Key Features of Cocos Creator

Cocos Creator lists 10 documented features, including Full 2D and 3D rendering pipeline, Physically based rendering and lighting and TypeScript scripting with VS Code integration. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Full 2D and 3D rendering pipeline
  • Physically based rendering and lighting
  • TypeScript scripting with VS Code integration
  • Built-in physics, animation, and particle systems
  • Cross-platform export including HarmonyOS
  • Instant game formats: WeChat and TikTok Mini Games
  • Terrain editing support
  • Instant preview during development
  • Open-source engine core on GitHub
  • Cocos Store for assets and extensions

Cocos Creator Pricing

Cocos Creator lists 2 plans. One is free; the rest are quoted on request.

Cocos Creator

Free

Open source, no royalties

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Full engine and editor free to download and use for any commercial or non-commercial project.

Professional Support

Custom

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Optional paid VIP support, custom tooling, and business partnership options for studios; pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting Cocos directly.

Cocos Creator Specifications

Cocos Creator is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It offers an API and has a free plan.

Deployment
  • On Premises
Billing cycle
Monthly
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
Support
  • Email
Integrations
Visual Studio Code, WeChat Mini Games, TikTok Mini Games, Facebook Instant Games, Cocos Store
Public API
Yes
Free trial
No
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
cocos.com

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Cocos Creator FAQs

Yes, Cocos Creator is free and open source with no license fees or royalties for the core engine.

Cocos Creator uses TypeScript for gameplay scripting, with editor integration for Visual Studio Code.

Yes, it provides a unified workflow supporting both full 2D and 3D game development in the same engine.

Cocos Creator can export directly to instant gaming formats including WeChat Mini Games, TikTok Mini Games, and Facebook Instant Games, alongside native mobile and desktop builds.

Yes, Cocos offers optional professional support and custom tooling for studios, but pricing is quoted individually and not published on the website.