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, Mac and Web-based 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, Babylon.js and p5.js.

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Three.js alternatives page was last updated May 4, 2024
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  1. Armory 3D icon

    Armory 3D

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    Armory 3D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1. Blender icon  Blender Integration
    2.  Logic Nodes
    3.  Multiplatform Export
    4.  Real-time Global Illumination

    Armory 3D VS Three.js

     

    • 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

    Verge3D

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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...

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Autodesk 3ds Max
    • WebGL
    • Autodesk Maya
    • Blender
    3D product customizer

    Top Verge3D Features

    1.  WebGL
    2.  Export to WebGL
    3. Blender icon  Blender Integration
    4. Autodesk 3ds Max icon  3ds Max Integration
    5.  Visual Programming
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Augmented Reality
    8.  Physically-Based Rendering
    9.  Keyframe Animation
    10.  Virtual Reality
    11.  JavaScript Rendering
    12.  Web-Based

    Verge3D VS Three.js

     
    Comments about Verge3D as an Alternative to Three.js
    Michael
    Positive Jun 3, 2019
    1

    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
  4. Torque 3D icon

    Torque 3D

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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...

    72 Torque 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Torque 3D screenshot 1

    Torque 3D VS Three.js

     
    Comments about Torque 3D as an Alternative to Three.js
    Guest
    Negative Jul 10, 2019
    1

    Torque has no native WebGL support.

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    • Torque 3D is Free and Open SourceThree.js is also Free and Open Source
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    Babylon.js

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    A complete JavaScript framework for building 3D games with HTML5, WebGL and Web Audio.

    57 Babylon.js alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • HTML5 Please
    • Oculus Rift
    Babylon.js screenshot 1

    Babylon.js VS Three.js

     

    • Babylon.js is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Three.js.

    • Babylon.js is Free and Open SourceThree.js is also Free and Open Source
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    p5.js

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    p5.js a JS client-side library for creating graphic and interactive experiences, based on the core principles of Processing.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    example code

    p5.js Features

    1.  3d Drawing
    2.  Visual Programming

    p5.js VS Three.js

     
  8. GraphicsJS icon

    GraphicsJS

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Bunny Robot

    GraphicsJS Features

    1.  Support for SVG

    GraphicsJS VS Three.js

     
  10. Rapha&#235;l icon

    Raphaël

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Online
    Rapha&#235;l screenshot 1

    Raphaël VS Three.js

     
  11. PlayCanvas icon

    PlayCanvas

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    PlayCanvas screenshot 1

    PlayCanvas Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Single player
    3.  Dungeon Crawlers
    4.  Isometric view

    PlayCanvas VS Three.js

     
  12. Blend4Web icon

    Blend4Web

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Blend4Web screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    This product is no longer developed. The developers recommend waiting for a completely new environment called Studio (https://www.blend4web.com/en/community/article/414/).

    Blend4Web Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Virtual Reality
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  Embeddable

    Blend4Web VS Three.js

     
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    Paper.js

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Paper.js screenshot 1

    Paper.js VS Three.js

     
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    Zdog

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    Zdog is a 3D JavaScript engine for <canvas> and SVG. With Zdog, you can design and render simple 3D models on the Web. Zdog is a pseudo-3D engine. Its geometries exist in 3D space, but are rendered as flat shapes. This makes Zdog special.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Zdog screenshot 1

    Zdog VS Three.js

     
  15. Pts icon

    Pts

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    Pts is a JavaScript library for visualization and creative-coding. Pts is lightweight and modular. Written in typescript, it comes with many useful algorithms for visualization and creative coding. Its friendly API supports both quick prototyping and bigger projects.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Pts screenshot 1

    Pts VS Three.js

     
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