SIMILE Widgets Alternatives

SIMILE Widgets is described as 'Open-source “spin-off” from the SIMILE project at MIT. Here we offer free, open-source web widgets, mostly for data visualizations. They are maintained and improved over time by a community of open-source developers' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to SIMILE Widgets, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Chrome OS and SaaS apps. The best SIMILE Widgets alternative is MyLens, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to SIMILE Widgets are Preceden, Timeline Maker Pro, Timeline JS and Aeon Timeline.

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SIMILE Widgets is an open-source “spin-off” from the SIMILE project at MIT. Here we offer free, open-source web widgets,...

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SIMILE Widgets alternatives page was last updated Nov 22, 2023
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  1. MyLens icon

    MyLens

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    MyLens.AI is a free AI that generates a beautiful timeline of key events for any topic you're interested in, all with one click. It is great to combine multiple topics and view their overlapping events in one cohesive timeline. One Timeline, Many Histories.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    MyLens screenshot 1

    MyLens Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Visual timeline

    MyLens VS SIMILE Widgets

     

    • MyLens is the most popular Web-based alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • MyLens is the most popular free alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • MyLens is Free and ProprietarySIMILE Widgets is Free and Open Source
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    Preceden

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    Preceden is a timeline maker that helps you quickly create great looking timelines and project roadmaps. With its intuitive web-based interface, numerous export options, and more, you'll be able to build and share your timeline in no time at all.

    25 Preceden alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Design project

    Top Preceden Features

    1.  Timeline
    2.  Visual timeline
    3.  Multiple timelines
    4.  Gantt-charts
    5.  Strategy planning
    6.  Share Roadmaps
    7.  Timeline-based
    8.  Calendar View
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Agile roadmap
    12.  Dependencies

    Preceden VS SIMILE Widgets

     
  4. Timeline Maker Pro icon

    Timeline Maker Pro

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    A business timeline maker for investigators, researchers & planners.

    24 Timeline Maker Pro alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Flag Chart

    Timeline Maker Pro Features

    1.  Timeline

    Timeline Maker Pro VS SIMILE Widgets

     

    • Timeline Maker Pro is the most popular Windows alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • Timeline Maker Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • Timeline Maker Pro is Paid and ProprietarySIMILE Widgets is Free and Open Source
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    Timeline JS

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    Beautifully crafted timelines based on Google Spreadsheets that are easy and intuitive to use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Drive - Sheets
    Timeline JS screenshot 1

    Timeline JS Features

    1.  Timeline
    2.  Embeddable
    3.  Youtube support
    4. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    5. Flickr icon  Flickr integration
    6. Vimeo icon  Vimeo Integration
    7.  Visual timeline

    Timeline JS VS SIMILE Widgets

     

    • Timeline JS is the most popular Open Source alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • Timeline JS is Free and Open SourceSIMILE Widgets is also Free and Open Source
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    Aeon Timeline

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    The timeline tool for creative writing, project & case management.

    20 Aeon Timeline alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Aeon Timeline Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Timeline

    Aeon Timeline VS SIMILE Widgets

     

    • Aeon Timeline is the most popular Mac alternative to SIMILE Widgets.

    • Aeon Timeline is Paid and ProprietarySIMILE Widgets is Free and Open Source
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    Newslines

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    Newslines lets people create shared timelines on any person, product or news event. Writers create news snippets that are combined into interactive multimedia timelines.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Newslines screenshot 1

    Newslines Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Timeline

    Newslines VS SIMILE Widgets

     
  9. Tiki-Toki icon

    Tiki-Toki

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    Tiki-Toki is online and desktop timeline maker software for creating beautiful interactive timelines that you can share on the web.

    19 Tiki-Toki alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Tiki-Toki screenshot 1

    Tiki-Toki Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Interactive Visualization
    3.  Timeline
    4.  Multiple languages

    Tiki-Toki VS SIMILE Widgets

     
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    Capzles

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    Capzles helps anyone create beautiful, interactive, rich-media timelines online using videos, photos, text, music, audio and most documents.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Dark Knight example
    Discontinued

    iPhone app is no longer available; the Twitter account is not updated since 2011. The official website seems to be no longer maintained, but it still works.

    Capzles Features

    1.  Based on Flash Player
    2.  Web-Based

    Capzles VS SIMILE Widgets

     

  11. TimeRime

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    TimeRime.com is a website that allows visitors to create free timelines. These timelines can also be viewed or compared online.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    The twitter feed shows there has been no update since 2013 and the website isn't available anymore.

    TimeRime Features

    1.  Widgets
    2.  Timeline

    TimeRime VS SIMILE Widgets

     
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    Twile

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    With Twile, you can create a rich, visual timeline of your family history, made up of milestones and photos, which everyone in your family can explore and contribute to. It’s designed for family historians who are passionate about learning more of their family history and want...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Twile Features

    1.  Timeline

    Twile VS SIMILE Widgets

     
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    Timetoast

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    Timetoast timelines are a beautiful way to share the past, or even the future.

    22 Timetoast alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Timetoast screenshot 1

    Timetoast Features

    1.  Timeline
    2.  Interactive Visualization

    Timetoast VS SIMILE Widgets

     
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    Timeline 3D

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    Present historical events with Timeline 3D to reveal connections and clarify relationships. Make timeline charts of world history, family trees, fictional stories or business deadlines. Timelines help you understand and present history with new perspective!

    20 Timeline 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Timeline 3D screenshot 1

    Timeline 3D Features

    1.  Timeline

    Timeline 3D VS SIMILE Widgets

     
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