Simple, honest pricing.
Start free with full airport editing and Scenery Gateway round-trip support, or unlock the complete offline power IDE in PRO with a single, one-time purchase.
Editions & Pricing
Choose the edition that fits your scenery development needs.
In private beta
World Builder ONE is now in private beta.
Public release arriving late this fall.
BASIC
Free
For airport contributors and newcomers. A modern 3D replacement for WED.
- Real-time 3D Viewport
- Full WED XML Import & Export
- Laminar Scenery Gateway Workflow
- Runway & Taxiway Layout Tools
- Default X-Plane Asset Library
- Standard Scenery Pack Folder Export
PRO
€49.99
One-time purchase. No subscription. The full power studio for creators.
- All Basic features included
- Built-In 3D Model Builder
- OpenStreetMap integration
- Terrain Mesh Sculpting
- Orthophotos & Seasonal Editor
- Custom & External Asset Libraries
- MCP Tools for Native AI Integration
- Standalone Scenery Installer Compiler
- Simulator Sync
PREMIUM
€9.99/mo
Coming next year…
Pro owners receive 3 months free
- All Pro features included
- Embedded AI Scenery Assistant
- Content Hub Access & Asset Marketplace
- Fast CDN Scenery Pack Hosting
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BASIC | PRO | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Real-Time Viewport | Included | Included | Included |
| WED XML Import / Export | Included | Included | Included |
| Laminar Gateway Workflows | Included | Included | Included |
| Airport Editing | Included | Included | Included |
| Default Asset Library | Included | Included | Included |
| 3rd Party Asset Libraries | — | Included | Included |
| Custom Asset Library | — | Included | Included |
| X-Plane sync | — | Included | Included |
| Custom 3D Model Builder (OBJ8) | — | Included | Included |
| Mesh Sculpting & Slope Editing | — | Included | Included |
| Orthophoto & Seasonal Editor | — | Included | Included |
| External Custom Asset Libraries | — | Included | Included |
| OpenStreetMap Compilation | — | Included | Included |
| MCP AI Integration Tools | — | Included | Included |
| Embedded In-App AI Assistant | — | — | Included |
| Standalone Scenery Installer Creator | — | Included | Included |
| Global Scenery CDN Hosting | — | — | Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay a subscription to use World Builder PRO?
No. World Builder Pro is a one-time purchase of €49.99. You own the software and can use it offline on your local machine forever without recurring monthly fees.
Is World Builder Basic really free?
Yes. Basic is 100% free for everyone. Our goal is to provide the X-Plane community with a modern 3D alternative to WED for airport creation and Scenery Gateway contributions.
Can I sell the sceneries I create with World Builder?
Yes! Any custom 3D models, overlays, and sceneries you create in World Builder Pro are entirely your property. You can distribute them as freeware or sell them commercially. PRO also includes a Standalone Scenery Installer generator to package your products effortlessly.
How does AI integration work in Pro?
World Builder features a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. You can connect your existing AI assistant (such as Claude Desktop, Antigravity, Cursor, or any assistant that supports MCP). The AI assistant operates World Builder ONE tools on your computer.
What are the supported operating systems and X-Plane versions?
World Builder supports macOS, Windows and Linux. It is built for X-Plane 12 while maintaining backward compatibility with X-Plane 11 packages.
Can I open my existing WED projects?
Yes. World Builder features full WED XML import and export compatibility. Your existing airport layouts, taxiway hierarchies, and metadata can be imported without data loss.