
Cocos Creator
Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for games and other interactive projects.
What Cocos Creator is
Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for games and other interactive projects. Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting; developers can also use JavaScript and visual scripting. Projects can be published to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, mobile and desktop web, and several mini-game platforms. The engine uses a C++ core for native platforms and a TypeScript core for web and mini-game platforms. Its Extension Store lets users browse, download, and install official or third-party plugins, code, and resources. Developers can package extensions to share or upload to the Cocos Store. Cocos lists use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation. The full game engine editor and runtime are available at no charge, and the free plan has no royalty fees. Cocos identifies its maker as Xiamen Yaji, founded in 2011, with headquarters in Xiamen and Beijing. The privacy policy describes HTTPS, SSL encryption in transit, and measures intended to protect personal information.
Good
- Full editor and runtime available at no charge
- Supports TypeScript, JavaScript, and visual scripting
- Targets mobile, desktop, web, and mini-game platforms
- Extension Store offers plugins and resources
- Free plan has no royalty fees
Watch out
- No free trial is listed
- Native and web platforms use different engine cores
Who it suits
Cocos Creator may suit developers building 2D or 3D games and interactive content for mobile, desktop, and web targets. It also lists automotive, XR, and education among its use cases.
Verdict
Cocos Creator offers a no-charge development environment with broad publishing targets and an extension system. Its scripting options and separate native and web engine cores are useful details to weigh before starting a project.
Plans and prices
From Cocos Creator's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Cocos Creator | — | Full game engine editor and runtime available at no charge |
| Free | Free | Free to use · no royalty fees |
The facts
Each one read from Cocos Creator's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- The maker identifies itself as Xiamen Yaji and says it was founded in 2011 with headquarters in Xiamen and Beijing.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
- Editor
- Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and a plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extension sharing
- Developers can package extensions and share them or upload them to the Cocos Store.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The built-in Extension Store lets users browse, download, and install official or third-party plugins, code, and resources.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile export
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Privacy and security
- The Cocos privacy policy says it uses HTTPS, SSL encryption in transit, and security measures intended to protect personal information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Cocos Creator is an open-source, cross-platform graphics engine and real-time 3D content creation platform for 2D and 3D games and other interactive content.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Projects can be published to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, mobile and desktop web, and several mini-game platforms.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scripting languages
- TypeScript,JavaScriptchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Source code model
- source_availablechecked 24 Sep 2026
- Support
- Cocos offers VIP and SVIP support with features including one-to-one consultation, quick response, and real-machine debugging.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- Cocos lists [email protected] as its technical consultation contact.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support privacy
- The Cocos support page says its VIP services protect user and project information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Visual scripting
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Web and native engines
- Cocos Creator uses a C++ core for native platforms and a TypeScript core for web and mini-game platforms.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Cocos describes Creator use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Target platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,iOS,Androidchecked 24 Sep 2026
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