Unity Shader Graph

Visual node editor in the Unity engine for authoring shaders without writing HLSL code by hand.

Pricing: free, subscription, custom
Free tier: true
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.unity3d.com/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): game engine, shaders, VFX, real-time 3D, URP, HDRPVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

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

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscription, customVerified
Starting price(29): 210Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Build 2D and 3D games for any platform, Visual, node-based shader creation without writing code, Create and edit shaders directly inside the Unity Editor, Universal Render Pipeline (URP) for scalable graphics, High-Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) for high-fidelity visualsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Artists and developers creating custom, performant shaders visually, without writing code, inside the Unity Editor.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Real-time 3D game development, Shader and VFX authoring, XR games, Immersive training, Human machine interfaces (HMI)Verification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 6.6Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2004Verification pending
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

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