Shadertoy Alternatives

Shadertoy is described as 'The first application to allow developers all over the globe to push pixels from code to screen using WebGL since 2009' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shadertoy, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted and iPhone apps. The best Shadertoy alternative is SHADERed, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Shadertoy are Shader Editor, The Book of Shaders, GSN Composer and Shade - Pro Shader Editor.

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Shadertoy alternatives page was last updated Jan 18, 2021
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  1. SHADERed icon

    SHADERed

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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.

    23 SHADERed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    SHADERed screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Geometry shaders
    2.  Import Images
    3.  Import 3D models
    4.  Visualize Music
    5.  GLSL

    SHADERed VS Shadertoy

     
    Comments about SHADERed as an Alternative to Shadertoy
    Guest
    Positive Jul 26, 2019
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    More features & supports HLSL

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    SHADERed icon

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

    • SHADERed is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shadertoy.

    • SHADERed is Free and Open SourceShadertoy is Free and Proprietary
  2. Shader Editor icon

    Shader Editor

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Shader Editor screenshot 1
    Shader Editor screenshot 2

    Shader Editor Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Live coding
    4.  GLSL

    Shader Editor VS Shadertoy

     

    • Shader Editor is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Shadertoy.

    • Shader Editor is Free and Open SourceShadertoy is Free and Proprietary
  4. The Book of Shaders icon

    The Book of Shaders

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    The Book of Shaders screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  GLSL

    The Book of Shaders VS Shadertoy

     

    • The Book of Shaders is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shadertoy.

    • The Book of Shaders is Free and ProprietaryShadertoy is also Free and Proprietary
  5. GSN Composer icon

    GSN Composer

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    GSN Composer User Interface

    GSN Composer Features

    1.  GLSL
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Synthesizer

    GSN Composer VS Shadertoy

     
  6. Shade - Pro Shader Editor icon

    Shade - Pro Shader Editor

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Shade - Pro Shader Editor screenshot 1
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    Shade - Pro Shader Editor screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Modular connections
    2.  GLSL

    Shade - Pro Shader Editor VS Shadertoy

     

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

    • Shade - Pro Shader Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryShadertoy is Free and Proprietary
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    Shdr

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Shdr screenshot 1

    Shdr Features

    1.  WebGL
    2.  GLSL

    Shdr VS Shadertoy

     
  9. The Force icon

    The Force

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    The Force screenshot 1

    The Force Features

    1.  WebGL

    The Force VS Shadertoy

     

    • The Force is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Shadertoy.

    • The Force is Free and Open SourceShadertoy is Free and Proprietary
  10. KodeLife icon

    KodeLife

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    KodeLife is a fast, lightweight, live-coding IDE for shader development. It's available natively across Mac, Windows and Linux desktops and supports all flavors of OpenGL GLSL, as well as platform specific shading languages such as the Metal Shading Language and DirectX HLSL.

    19 KodeLife alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    KodeLife screenshot 1

    KodeLife Features

    1.  Shader programming
    2.  Apple Metal support
    3.  GLSL

    KodeLife VS Shadertoy

     
  11. GLSL Sandbox icon

    GLSL Sandbox

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    An online GSGL Shader Gallery and live development tool. You can freely add to it without an account.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    GLSL Sandbox screenshot 1

    GLSL Sandbox Features

    1.  WebGL

    GLSL Sandbox VS Shadertoy

     
  12. ShaderLab icon

    ShaderLab

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    ShaderLab is the WebGL2 GLSL Editor for the browser. Code your shaders right in your browser with a live view to progress in the background. Then share and garner feedback through comments and check out other creators.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    ShaderLab screenshot 1

    ShaderLab Features

    1.  Automatic JIT compilation on code change
    2.  WebGL
    3.  Toggleable visibility for comments view
    4.  External audio inputs
    5.  Resolution selector

    ShaderLab VS Shadertoy

     
    Comments about ShaderLab as an Alternative to Shadertoy
    gmazk8
    Positive May 23, 2019
    0

    Shaderlab is the only solution that allows using external images from imgur (or any website that allows for cross-domain access) as input textures, and allows the user to use his own MP3 files as audio inputs. It also have a Vim mode by pressing F9 on the editor, to use search and replace with regexp.

    CamilaSantiago
    Positive May 23, 2019
    0

    You can use custom textures and custom audio with your shaders.

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    • ShaderLab is Free and ProprietaryShadertoy is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Shadergif icon

    Shadergif

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    ShaderGif is an open source home for art made with code. Make gifs with GLSL, Javascript and p5.js.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Shadergif screenshot 1

    Shadergif Features

    1.  GLSL

    Shadergif VS Shadertoy

     
  14. EZ Shader Editor icon

    EZ Shader Editor

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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

    22 EZ Shader Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    EZ Shader Editor screenshot 1

    EZ Shader Editor Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  WebGL
    3.  GLSL

    EZ Shader Editor VS Shadertoy

     
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