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Three.js vs Babylon.js

Developers should learn Three meets developers should learn babylon. Here's our take.

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Three.js

Developers should learn Three

Three.js

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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

Babylon.js

Developers should learn Babylon

Pros

  • +js when building browser-based 3D applications, such as games, architectural visualizations, or educational simulations, as it offers high performance and extensive features without requiring plugins
  • +Related to: webgl, typescript

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Three.js is a library while Babylon.js is a framework. We picked Three.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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The Bottom Line
Three.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Three.js is more widely used, but Babylon.js excels in its own space.

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