{"id":463234,"date":"2025-07-22T02:34:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T02:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=463234"},"modified":"2025-07-22T02:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T02:34:43","slug":"do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need a license to use Unity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Do_you_need_a_license_to_use_Unity\" title=\"Do you need a license to use Unity?\">Do you need a license to use Unity?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Understanding_Unity_Licenses\" title=\"Understanding Unity Licenses\">Understanding Unity Licenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Can_I_use_Unity_for_free\" title=\"Can I use Unity for free?\">Can I use Unity for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Does_a_Unity_license_cost_money\" title=\"Does a Unity license cost money?\">Does a Unity license cost money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Can_I_use_Unity_free_for_commercial_purposes\" title=\"Can I use Unity free for commercial purposes?\">Can I use Unity free for commercial purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#What_happens_if_I_make_more_than_100K_with_the_free_Unity_license\" title=\"What happens if I make more than $100K with the free Unity license?\">What happens if I make more than $100K with the free Unity license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#What_are_the_differences_between_Unity_Personal_Plus_and_Pro_licenses\" title=\"What are the differences between Unity Personal, Plus, and Pro licenses?\">What are the differences between Unity Personal, Plus, and Pro licenses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#How_much_do_Unity_ads_pay_per_1000_views\" title=\"How much do Unity ads pay per 1,000 views?\">How much do Unity ads pay per 1,000 views?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Is_Unity_Personal_License_free_forever\" title=\"Is Unity Personal License free forever?\">Is Unity Personal License free forever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Can_I_sell_a_game_made_with_Unity\" title=\"Can I sell a game made with Unity?\">Can I sell a game made with Unity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Can_I_publish_a_game_with_Unity_assets\" title=\"Can I publish a game with Unity assets?\">Can I publish a game with Unity assets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Is_Unreal_easier_than_Unity\" title=\"Is Unreal easier than Unity?\">Is Unreal easier than Unity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Is_Godot_better_than_Unity\" title=\"Is Godot better than Unity?\">Is Godot better than Unity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Why_is_Unity_charging_per_install\" title=\"Why is Unity charging per install?\">Why is Unity charging per install?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Why_is_Unity_not_free\" title=\"Why is Unity not free?\">Why is Unity not free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#How_do_I_activate_Unity_for_free\" title=\"How do I activate Unity for free?\">How do I activate Unity for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#What_coding_language_does_Unity_use\" title=\"What coding language does Unity use?\">What coding language does Unity use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Can_you_monetize_Unity_personal\" title=\"Can you monetize Unity personal?\">Can you monetize Unity personal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-need-a-license-to-use-unity\/#Should_I_use_Unity_ads_or_Google_ads\" title=\"Should I use Unity ads or Google ads?\">Should I use Unity ads or Google ads?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_license_to_use_Unity\"><\/span>Do you need a license to use Unity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To <strong>use Unity<\/strong>, you need an <strong>activated license<\/strong>, which can be either free or paid, depending on your <strong>revenue and funding<\/strong>. The <strong>Unity Personal license<\/strong> is free and suitable for individuals and small organizations with less than <strong>$100K<\/strong> of revenue and funds raised in the last 12 months, while <strong>Unity Plus and Pro licenses<\/strong> require a <strong>serial number<\/strong> and are designed for larger organizations with more significant revenue and funding.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Unity_Licenses\"><\/span>Understanding Unity Licenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unity offers various licenses, including <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong>, <strong>Unity Plus<\/strong>, and <strong>Unity Pro<\/strong>, each with its own set of features and limitations. The <strong>Unity Personal license<\/strong> is the most basic license and is free to use, while the <strong>Unity Plus and Pro licenses<\/strong> require a paid subscription and offer more advanced features and support.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Unity_for_free\"><\/span>Can I use Unity for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong> for free, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of having less than <strong>$100K<\/strong> of revenue and funds raised in the last 12 months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_Unity_license_cost_money\"><\/span>Does a Unity license cost money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Unity Plus and Pro licenses<\/strong> require a paid subscription, while <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong> is free to use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Unity_free_for_commercial_purposes\"><\/span>Can I use Unity free for commercial purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong> for commercial purposes, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of having less than <strong>$200,000<\/strong> in revenue or funding in the most recent 12-month period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_make_more_than_100K_with_the_free_Unity_license\"><\/span>What happens if I make more than $100K with the free Unity license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you make more than <strong>$100K<\/strong> with the free <strong>Unity Personal license<\/strong>, you will no longer be eligible to use it and will need to upgrade to a paid license, such as <strong>Unity Plus or Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_differences_between_Unity_Personal_Plus_and_Pro_licenses\"><\/span>What are the differences between Unity Personal, Plus, and Pro licenses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main differences between <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong>, <strong>Unity Plus<\/strong>, and <strong>Unity Pro licenses<\/strong> are the features, support, and revenue limits, with <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong> being the most basic and free, and <strong>Unity Plus and Pro<\/strong> offering more advanced features and support for larger organizations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_Unity_ads_pay_per_1000_views\"><\/span>How much do Unity ads pay per 1,000 views?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The average <strong>Effective Cost per 1000 Impressions<\/strong> for <strong>Unity Ads<\/strong> ranges from <strong>$6 to $12<\/strong>, depending on factors such as platform, region, player demographics, and in-game placements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Unity_Personal_License_free_forever\"><\/span>Is Unity Personal License free forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Unity Personal License<\/strong> is free to use as long as you meet the eligibility criteria, but if your revenue or funding exceeds <strong>$100K<\/strong>, you will need to upgrade to a paid license.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_sell_a_game_made_with_Unity\"><\/span>Can I sell a game made with Unity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can sell commercial games made with <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong>, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of having less than <strong>$200,000<\/strong> in revenue or funding in the most recent 12-month period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_publish_a_game_with_Unity_assets\"><\/span>Can I publish a game with Unity assets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use <strong>Unity assets<\/strong> in your game for commercial purposes, as long as you have properly licensed them and are using them in accordance with the terms of their respective licenses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Unreal_easier_than_Unity\"><\/span>Is Unreal easier than Unity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Unreal Engine<\/strong> is not necessarily easier to use than <strong>Unity<\/strong>, as both engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the ease of use depends on the individual developer&#8217;s experience and preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Godot_better_than_Unity\"><\/span>Is Godot better than Unity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Godot<\/strong> and <strong>Unity<\/strong> are both game engines with their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them depends on the individual developer&#8217;s needs and preferences, with <strong>Godot<\/strong> being more suitable for indie developers and <strong>Unity<\/strong> being more suitable for larger organizations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Unity_charging_per_install\"><\/span>Why is Unity charging per install?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unity<\/strong> charges per install because the <strong>Unity game engine<\/strong> consists of two components: the <strong>Unity Editor<\/strong> and the <strong>Unity Runtime<\/strong>, and every time a <strong>Unity game<\/strong> is installed, the <strong>Unity Runtime<\/strong> is also installed to execute the game on the player&#8217;s device.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Unity_not_free\"><\/span>Why is Unity not free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unity<\/strong> is not entirely free because it is a commercial product with a license agreement, although it offers a free <strong>Unity Personal License<\/strong> for individuals and small organizations with limited revenue and funding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_activate_Unity_for_free\"><\/span>How do I activate Unity for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To activate <strong>Unity<\/strong> for free, you need to sign in to your <strong>Unity account<\/strong>, click on <strong>Preferences<\/strong>, and then click on <strong>Licenses<\/strong> and <strong>Add license<\/strong>, and then select <strong>Get a free personal license<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_coding_language_does_Unity_use\"><\/span>What coding language does Unity use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Unity<\/strong> uses <strong>C#<\/strong> as its primary scripting language, which allows developers to create games and applications using object-oriented programming.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_monetize_Unity_personal\"><\/span>Can you monetize Unity personal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can monetize <strong>Unity Personal<\/strong> by selling commercial games made with it, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of having less than <strong>$200,000<\/strong> in revenue or funding in the most recent 12-month period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_Unity_ads_or_Google_ads\"><\/span>Should I use Unity ads or Google ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The choice between <strong>Unity Ads<\/strong> and <strong>Google AdMob<\/strong> depends on your specific needs and goals, with <strong>Unity Ads<\/strong> being more suitable for game publishers and app developers, and <strong>Google AdMob<\/strong> offering a wider range of ad formats and more advanced targeting options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a license to use 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