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JmolCrystalMaker
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • Handles molecules, crystals, materials and macromolecules
  • Portable application that runs without installation
  • Interactive, animated visualization of crystal and molecular structures
  • Energy modelling, phonons and IR spectra in version 11
  • The desktop application requires Java
  • The scripting language takes time to learn
  • Paid, specialist scientific software
  • Only for macOS and Windows
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
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Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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