Alma.sh Alternatives

Alma.sh is described as 'An interactive playground for generative graphics. Combine nodes & logic into WebGL shaders - all through an intuitive no-code interface' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to Alma.sh, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted and iPhone apps. The best Alma.sh alternative is Bitspace, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Alma.sh are SHADERed, Shader Editor, The Book of Shaders and Shade - Pro Shader Editor.

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  1. Bitspace icon
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    Bitspace is a platform which offers a wide canvas & building blocks for your creative endevours. Build experiments & ideas with Artificial Intelligence, WebGL Shaders, Color manipulations, Animations or whatever floats your boat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Bitspace is the most popular Web-based alternative to Alma.sh.

    • Bitspace is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alma.sh.

    • Bitspace is Free and Open SourceAlma.sh is also Free and Open Source
  2. SHADERed icon
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    SHADERed is a lightweight tool for creating and testing HLSL and GLSL shaders. It is easy to use, open source and frequently updated with new features.

    24 SHADERed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • SHADERed is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Alma.sh.

    • SHADERed is Free and Open SourceAlma.sh is also Free and Open Source
  3. Shader Editor icon
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    Create and edit GLSL shaders on your Android phone or tablet and use them as live wallpaper. A live-coding editor with syntax-highlighting lets you see results transparently in the background as you code and provides ample workspace to focus on your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • Shader Editor is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Alma.sh.

    • Shader Editor is Free and Open SourceAlma.sh is also Free and Open Source
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    The Book of Shaders provides a gentle, step-by-step guide through the abstract and complex universe of Fragment Shaders. Besides scores of insightful illustrations, the site includes a very intuitive live-coding editor for users to easily see changes as they code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Shade transforms your device into a professional node-based shader editor. Build stunning, connected shader graphs that render in real time. You'll find full support for keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop, and documentation built right in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Shade - Pro Shader Editor is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Alma.sh.

    • Shade - Pro Shader Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryAlma.sh is Free and Open Source
  6. GSN Composer icon
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    The GSN COMPOSER is a free web-based visual programming environment for online multimedia processing. Typical areas of usage are education, research, entertainment, special effects, or arts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Shdr icon
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    Shdr is a live ESSL (GLSL) shader editor, viewer and validator powered by WebGL and built by Thibaut Despoulain (BKcore).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  8. The Force icon
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    The Force is a web-based IDE/code editor for WebGL complete with audio input control, OSC support, texture panel and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • The Force is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Alma.sh.

    • The Force is Free and Open SourceAlma.sh is also Free and Open Source
  9. GLSL Sandbox icon
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    An online GSGL Shader Gallery and live development tool. You can freely add to it without an account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Prototype Node Based Shader Editor in WebGL to edit and create materials interactively with nodes, where you can drag and drop textures and use multiple features similar to other editors

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Shadergif icon
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    ShaderGif is an open source home for art made with code. Make gifs with GLSL, Javascript and p5.js.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. ShaderFrog icon
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    Shader Frog lets you create visual effects by composing two or more shaders together, and tweaking their parameters. You can build a complex effect out of simple components. You can then export your shader for use in your THREE.js game or application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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