ModernGL AlternativesGraphics Libraries and other similar apps like ModernGL

ModernGL is described as 'OpenGL is a great environment for developing portable, platform independent, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications. The API implementation in Python is cumbersome, resulting in applications with high latency' and is a graphics library in the development category. There are three alternatives to ModernGL for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best ModernGL alternative is Vulkan, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ModernGL are PyOpenGL and Metal.

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    Vulkan

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    Vulkan is a new generation graphics and compute API that provides high-efficiency, cross-platform access to modern GPUs used in a wide variety of devices from PCs and consoles to mobile phones and embedded platforms.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Tizen OS
    • SteamOS
    • HarmonyOS
    • Nintendo Switch
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    • Vulkan is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to ModernGL.

    • Vulkan is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ModernGL.

    • Vulkan is Free and Open SourceModernGL is also Free and Open Source
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    PyOpenGL

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    Python bindings for OpenGL API.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Metal

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    Metal provides near-direct access to the graphics processing unit (GPU), enabling you to maximize the graphics and compute potential of your apps on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Building on an approachable, low-overhead architecture with precompiled GPU shaders, fine-grained resource...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Metal is the most popular commercial alternative to ModernGL.

    • Metal is Paid and ProprietaryModernGL is Free and Open Source
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