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CrystalViewerMolView
Paid

Sold as a paid licence from CrystalMaker Software.

 Free

Free to use in the browser.

Windows, macOS Web
  • Curated library of crystal and molecular structures
  • Real-time rotation and measurement
  • Sketcher and 3D viewer in one browser page
  • Searches PubChem by name, similarity and substructure
  • Paid licence
  • Focused on viewing included structures rather than building new ones
  • Needs a browser and an internet connection
  • Some calculations use Jmol, which is slower than the default engine
Downloadable app Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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