OpenXR

Open source

Open royalty-free standard and API for building XR applications that run across headsets and runtimes.

Pricing: free
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://registry.khronos.org/OpenXR/specs/1.0/man/html/openxr.htmlVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): XR, AR, VR, open standard, APIVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Single high-performance cross-platform API for XR applications, Standardized support for head-mounted displays, controllers, trackers, and haptic devices, Runtime access to controller state, predicted tracking positions, and frame submission, Extensions and API layers for platform-specific featuresVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): XR developers and device makers who need one high-performance API across a wide range of AR and VR devices.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Cross-platform AR and VR application development, XR runtime implementation by device manufacturersVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 1.1Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2000Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): consortiumVerified

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