13 best WebGL libraries in 2022
by kandikits 
Updated: Jun 15, 2022
Guide Kit
WebGL is a JavaScript API used to render 3D graphics within any compatible web browser without the use of plug-ins. It allows developers to create applications that display complex, photo-realistic 3D scenes within a web browser window. The WebGL library uses an array of functions that run on the GPU to create graphics. While this is great for gaming, it does not have the same level of functionality as OpenGL or DirectX. Three.js is a library that makes it easy to create 3D interactive scenes in a web browser. It includes a scene graph, a custom lighting engine, and helper functions for common tasks such as loading assets, animating character models, and more. Three.js is currently the most popular library for managing 3D graphics on the Web. PixiJS is another popular library for working with WebGL graphics, which allows you to easily manage all aspects of your game, including animation, physics simulation, particle systems, and more, through its intuitive API, which is built around an object model. Full list of the best open source WebGL libraries are given below
pixijsby pixijs
39395 Version:v7.2.3The HTML5 Creation Engine: Create beautiful digital content with the fastest, most flexible 2D WebGL renderer.
pixijsby pixijs
TypeScript 39395 Version:v7.2.3 License: Permissive (MIT)
pixi.jsby pixijs
32471 Version:v6.0.2The HTML5 Creation Engine: Create beautiful digital content with the fastest, most flexible 2D WebGL renderer.
pixi.jsby pixijs
TypeScript 32471 Version:v6.0.2 License: Permissive (MIT)
phaserby photonstorm
33857 Version:v3.60.0-beta.21Phaser is a fun, free and fast 2D game framework for making HTML5 games for desktop and mobile web browsers, supporting Canvas and WebGL rendering.
phaserby photonstorm
JavaScript 33857 Version:v3.60.0-beta.21 License: Permissive (MIT)
tfjsby tensorflow
17188 Version:tfjs-v4.3.0A WebGL accelerated JavaScript library for training and deploying ML models.
tfjsby tensorflow
TypeScript 17188 Version:tfjs-v4.3.0 License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)
filamentby google
15487 Version:v1.32.1Filament is a real-time physically based rendering engine for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and WebGL2
filamentby google
C++ 15487 Version:v1.32.1 License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)
WebGL-Fluid-Simulationby PavelDoGreat
13136 Version:CurrentPlay with fluids in your browser (works even on mobile)
WebGL-Fluid-Simulationby PavelDoGreat
JavaScript 13136 Version:Current License: Permissive (MIT)
webgl-globeby dataarts
3442 Version:CurrentWebGL Globe is a platform for visualizing latitude longitude based information using WebGL.
webgl-globeby dataarts
JavaScript 3442 Version:Current License: Others (Non-SPDX)
webgl-noiseby ashima
2474 Version:CurrentProcedural Noise Shader Routines compatible with WebGL
webgl-noiseby ashima
C 2474 Version:Current License: Permissive (MIT)
webgl-examplesby mdn
1176 Version:CurrentCode examples that accompany the MDN WebGL documentation
webgl-examplesby mdn
JavaScript 1176 Version:Current License: Permissive (CC0-1.0)
WebGL-Inspectorby benvanik
945 Version:CurrentAn advanced WebGL debugging toolkit
WebGL-Inspectorby benvanik
JavaScript 945 Version:Current License: Permissive (BSD-3-Clause)
react-unity-webglby jeffreylanters
1383 Version:v9.4.0React Unity WebGL provides a modern solution for embedding Unity WebGL builds in your React Application while providing advanced APIs for two way communication and interaction between Unity and React.
react-unity-webglby jeffreylanters
TypeScript 1383 Version:v9.4.0 License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)