Harfang 3D
Harfang 3D: A multi-language 3D framework with an editor, physics, VR and build tools. Ranked #32 of 91 in Game Engine Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams building 3D applications with multiple languages.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forTeams building 3D applications with multiple languages
- Source code modelOpen_source
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- C++, Python, Lua and Golang bindings support varied development workflows.
- Combines scene editing, rendering, physics, spatial audio and VR support.
- Command-line build tools and workflows for major 3D asset formats.
Where it doesn't
- Commercial pricing requires contacting the vendor.
- WebAssembly support is experimental.
- Public release pages list version 3.2.7 from 2023.
Our verdict on Harfang 3D
Harfang 3D combines a C++ real-time 3D framework with Harfang Studio, an editor for scenes and animations. It is aimed at developers, designers and engineers creating interactive 3D, simulation, HMI, and VR/AR applications. The framework exposes APIs for C++, Python, Lua and Golang, and its node/component scene model can be embedded into existing systems. That breadth makes it relevant to teams that want to work across languages and build desktop applications without relying on cloud connectivity.
The feature set spans much of a real-time 3D production workflow: PBR and AAA rendering pipelines with user shaders, rigid-body physics and collision tools, 3D audio playback and spatialization, and VR through OpenVR/SteamVR and OpenXR. Harfang Studio manages assets, scenes and animations; FBX, GLTF and OBJ workflows cover asset exchange. Blender, Autodesk 3ds Max and Adobe Substance are listed integrations, alongside Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm and version-control tools. Command-line utilities support builds and continuous integration. Windows, Linux and macOS are listed platforms, with WebAssembly marked experimental. This is a broad toolkit for teams needing a framework and editor rather than a narrowly focused rendering library.
According to the vendor's licensing notes, the project is open source under GPLv3/LGPLv3, with a commercial license also available; commercial pricing appears to require contacting NWNC Harfang3D. The public release pages list version 3.2.7 (2023), so teams evaluating it should check whether its current release cadence and support channels—email, documentation and community—fit their project. Harfang 3D suits teams prioritizing language choice, desktop deployment and integrated 3D workflows. Those requiring established, verified recent release activity or non-experimental WebAssembly support should compare alternatives before committing.
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Harfang 3D fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Source code model | Open_source |
| Visual scripting | Not verified |
| Multiplayer tools | Not verified |
| Mobile export | Yes |
| Console export | Not verified |
| Target platforms | Windows (Win32/Win64 x86); Linux (x86/AArch64 ARM); macOS; WebAssembly (experimental) |
| Scripting languages | C++, Python 3, Golang, Lua |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Blender, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Substance, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | harfang3d.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Harfang 3D integrations
Harfang 3D lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Blender
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Adobe Substance
- Visual Studio
- Visual Studio Code
- PyCharm
- Git
- SVN
- Mercurial
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