Three.js Alternatives

Three.js is described as 'The aim of the project is to create a lightweight 3D library with a very low level of complexity — in other words, for dummies. The library provides <canvas>, <svg>, CSS3D and WebGL renderers' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Three.js for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Three.js alternative is Armory 3D, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Three.js are Verge3D, Torque 3D, 8thWall and Babylon.js.

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  1. Armory 3D icon
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    Armory is an open-source 3D game engine with full Blender integration, turning it into a complete game development tool. The result is a unified workflow from start to finish, making you work faster. No more jumping between different applications.

    46 Armory 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
    • Armory 3D is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Three.js.

    • Armory 3D is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Three.js.

    • Armory 3D is Free and Open SourceThree.js is also Free and Open Source
  2. Verge3D icon
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    Verge3D is a powerful and intuitive toolkit that allows Blender, 3ds Max or Maya users to create immersive web-based experiences. Verge3D can be used to build interactive animations, product configurators, engaging presentations of any kind, online stores, explainers, e-learning...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • WebGL
    • Autodesk Maya
    • Blender
     
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    Comments about Verge3D as an Alternative to Three.js
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    Verge3D is based on and compatible with Three.js

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    • Verge3D is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Three.js.

    • Verge3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Three.js.

    • Verge3D is Paid and ProprietaryThree.js is Free and Open Source
  3. Torque 3D icon
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    Torque 3D is a easy-to-use game creation platform. Architected from the ground up for maximum flexibility and performance across a wide range of hardware and built upon the Frontline award-winning Torque Game Engine Advanced, Torque 3D comes equipped with a full suite of tools...

    76 Torque 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Torque has no native WebGL support.

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    • Torque 3D is Free and Open SourceThree.js is also Free and Open Source
  4. 8thWall icon
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    The 3D Game Engine for the AI Era. Web Native. AI Powered. Deploy Anywhere. Create for Free Cloud Studio Preview Prototype & Ship in Minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • 8thWall is the most popular Web-based alternative to Three.js.

    • 8thWall is Freemium and ProprietaryThree.js is Free and Open Source
  5. Babylon.js icon
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    A complete JavaScript framework for building 3D games with HTML5, WebGL and Web Audio.

    60 Babylon.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • HTML5 Please
    • Oculus Rift
     
    • Babylon.js is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Three.js.

    • Babylon.js is Free and Open SourceThree.js is also Free and Open Source
  6. p5.js icon
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    p5.js a JS client-side library for creating graphic and interactive experiences, based on the core principles of Processing.

    21 p5.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. PlayCanvas icon
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    PlayCanvas is the world’s easiest to use WebGL Game Engine. It’s free, it’s open source and it’s backed by amazing developer tools.

    43 PlayCanvas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. GraphicsJS icon
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    Free open-source JavaScript library for easily drawing HTML5 graphics and animation. It is lightweight and more powerful in terms of out-of-the-box features than the existing SVG/VML based components including Raphaël and Bonsai.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
     
  9. Rapha&#235;l icon
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    Raphaël is a small JavaScript library that should simplify your work with vector graphics on the web. If you want to create your own specific chart or image crop and rotate widget, for example, you can achieve it simply and easily with this library.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Blend4Web icon
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    Blend4Web is an Open Source tool for interactive 3D visualization on the Internet. It provides Free and Commercial licenses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  11. Paper.js icon
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    Paper.js is an open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas. It offers a clean Scene Graph / Document Object Model and a lot of powerful functionality to create and work with vector graphics and bezier curves, all neatly wrapped up in a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
     
  12. Whitestorm.js icon
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    Whitestorm.js is a framework for 3D web apps built with Three.js technology. It implements a core for fast development of a 3D scene with physics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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