Anime.js vs Three.js

Developers should learn Anime meets developers should learn three. Here's our take.

Anime.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Anime

Pros

• js when building interactive web applications that require fluid animations, such as data visualizations, UI transitions, or engaging storytelling elements
• Related to: javascript, css-animations

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Three.js

Developers should learn Three

Pros

• js when building interactive 3D web applications, such as product configurators, architectural visualizations, educational simulations, or browser-based games, as it provides a high-level abstraction over WebGL, reducing complexity and development time
• Related to: javascript, webgl

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Anime.js if: You want js when building interactive web applications that require fluid animations, such as data visualizations, ui transitions, or engaging storytelling elements and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Three.js if: You prioritize js when building interactive 3d web applications, such as product configurators, architectural visualizations, educational simulations, or browser-based games, as it provides a high-level abstraction over webgl, reducing complexity and development time over what Anime.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Anime.js wins

Developers should learn Anime