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CrystalViewer vs Jmol: catalog facts
CrystalViewer	Jmol
Paid Sold as a paid licence from CrystalMaker Software.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Curated library of crystal and molecular structures Real-time rotation and measurement	Handles molecules, crystals, materials and macromolecules Portable application that runs without installation
Paid licence Focused on viewing included structures rather than building new ones	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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