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CrystalViewerVESTA
Paid

Sold as a paid licence from CrystalMaker Software.

 Free

Distributed free of charge by JP-Minerals.

Windows, macOS macOS
  • Curated library of crystal and molecular structures
  • Real-time rotation and measurement
  • Structures, volumetric data and morphologies in one window
  • Arithmetic operations across several volumetric data files
  • Paid licence
  • Focused on viewing included structures rather than building new ones
  • Specialised for crystallography and materials science
  • Interface aimed at researchers rather than casual users
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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