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Cocos Creator
What it is
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. Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting. Developers can also use JavaScript or 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 on native platforms and a TypeScript core on 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. The product is offered at no charge, with no royalty fees, and the full editor and runtime are available. Cocos describes use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation. The maker identifies itself as Xiamen Yaji, founded in 2011, with headquarters in Xiamen and Beijing.
For and against
For
- Free to use with no royalty fees
- Targets web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Supports TypeScript, JavaScript, and visual scripting
- Includes an extension store and plugin system
Against
- No free trial is listed
- Native and web platforms use different engine cores
The verdict
Cocos Creator offers a full editor and runtime at no charge for projects spanning 2D, 3D, and interactive content. Its broad publishing targets and extension system are useful considerations for developers choosing an engine.
Who it suits
Cocos Creator may suit developers building games or other interactive content for web, desktop, and mobile targets. Its scripting options and visual scripting support several ways to work in the editor.
Plans and prices
Cocos Creator
Full game engine editor and runtime available at no charge
Read 24 Sep 2026 · cocos.com
Free
Free to use · no royalty fees
Read 11 Oct 2026 · cocos.com
On the record
- Company
- The maker identifies itself as Xiamen Yaji and says it was founded in 2011 with headquarters in Xiamen and Beijing.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Editor
- Its all-in-one editor includes an animation editor and a plugin system, and supports TypeScript scripting.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Extension sharing
- Developers can package extensions and share them or upload them to the Cocos Store.docs.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The built-in Extension Store lets users browse, download, and install official or third-party plugins, code, and resources.store.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile export
- Yescocos.com · read 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.download.cocos.com · read 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.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Projects can be published to iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, mobile and desktop web, and several mini-game platforms.docs.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Scripting languages
- TypeScript,JavaScriptcocos.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Source code model
- source_availablecocos.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Support
- Cocos offers VIP and SVIP support with features including one-to-one consultation, quick response, and real-machine debugging.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- Cocos lists [email protected] as its technical consultation contact.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support privacy
- The Cocos support page says its VIP services protect user and project information.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Target platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,iOS,Androidcocos.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Visual scripting
- Yescocos.com · read 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.docs.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Cocos describes Creator use cases including games, automotive, XR, education, and real-time 3D content creation.cocos.com · read 11 Oct 2026
