Frameworks are available to create WebGL content quickly and easily without building from the ground up.
Note: The following list mixes WebGL libraries with game engines as well as cloud services without any distinctions.
Name Scripting Modeling Animation Integrated Audio Integrated Physics Cloud-Independent WebGL Implementation (Version) WebXR Import Export License Notes and references A-Frame MIT License An open-source WebXR framework for building 3D and VR experiences with HTML and Entity component system ecosystem. Away3D (1.0) Apache License 2.0 TypeScript/JavaScript adaptation of the Away3D engine built in Flash. Babylon.js Apache License 2.0 JavaScript framework for building 3D games with HTML 5 and WebGL. Clara.io Freemium or commercial Web-based freemium 3D computer graphics software developed by Exocortex, a Canadian software company. CopperLicht Open source based on zlib An open source JavaScript library/API for creating games and interactive 3D applications using WebGL, developed by Ambiera. JanusWeb MIT License An open-source WebXR client for collaborative 3D world building and exploration. Kubity Proprietary Kubity is an online platform that offers various ways of displaying, exploring and sharing 3D models on Web browser and mobile devices. LayaAir Open source (engine), Proprietary (model conversion) Open-source API for games and multimedia routines modules. Display animation on Web browser and mobile devices. OSG.JS MIT Open-source WebGL framework based on OpenSceneGraph concepts. PlayCanvas MIT (engine), proprietary (cloud-hosted editor) Open-source 3D game engine alongside a proprietary cloud-hosted creation platform that allows for editing via a browser-based interface. Sketchfab Proprietary A website used to display and share 3D content online. Three.js (2.0) MIT A cross-browser JavaScript library/API used to create and display animated 3D computer graphics on a Web browser. Unity (2.0) Proprietary Offers a WebGL build option since version 5. Verge3D Proprietary Artist-friendly WebGL framework with Blender, 3ds Max, and Maya integrations.
See also WebGL List of game engines
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