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CrystalMakerJmol
Paid

Commercial software sold under several licence types through the developer's shop.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Interactive, animated visualization of crystal and molecular structures
  • Energy modelling, phonons and IR spectra in version 11
  • Handles molecules, crystals, materials and macromolecules
  • Portable application that runs without installation
  • Paid, specialist scientific software
  • Only for macOS and Windows
  • The desktop application requires Java
  • The scripting language takes time to learn
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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