Unreal Engine Pricing & Free Plan Limits
Complete pricing breakdown for Unreal Engine including all plans, hidden costs, and limitations.
Pricing score: 75/100
Is Unreal Engine free?
Yes — the Standard License (Games) plan costs nothing.
Free plan limits
- Users: Unlimited
- Royalty applies to all revenue regardless of collection method; cannot use for non-game commercial without enterprise license
Watch out: 5% royalty on gross revenue above $1 million; excludes Epic Games Store revenue
Plans & Pricing
User limit: Unlimited
User limit: Unlimited
User limit: Unlimited
User limit: 1 seat
Pricing Issues Reported by Users
5% royalty after $1M revenue
While free to use, Unreal Engine takes a 5% royalty on all gross revenue above $1 million. This includes revenue regardless of who collects it. For successful indie games, this royalty can represent significant costs, especially compared to alternatives like Godot (0% royalty) or Unity's seat-based model.
Non-gaming use requires $1,850/year license
For non-gaming commercial uses (architecture, simulation, enterprise), Epic requires a $1,850 per seat per year license. This applies to film production, automotive, and other industries. The cost can add up significantly for larger teams in these sectors.