Avogadro alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Avogadro: less suited to large proteins and cryo-EM maps, and no web or mobile version. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Avogadro, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jmol currently ranks first.
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Best Avogadro alternative for most people
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Best Avogadro alternative for a free option
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Best Avogadro alternative for open source
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Best Avogadro alternative for Mac
PyMOLHigher-quality rendered figures of biomolecules, with Python scripting.
Best Avogadro alternative for Windows
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Best Avogadro alternative for Linux
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Best Avogadro alternative for working in the browser
JmolA free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Avogadro alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Avogadro?
Jmol ranks first right now. A free viewer that also runs in web pages, for sharing structures online.
Is there a free alternative to Avogadro?
Yes. Jmol (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Avogadro?
Yes: Jmol.
Which Avogadro alternatives work on Linux?
Jmol and PyMOL run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Avogadro?
The complaints we hear most: less suited to large proteins and cryo-EM maps; no web or mobile version; windows on ARM is not supported yet.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Avogadro, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.