Best molecular visualization and chemistry software
Desktop and web apps for viewing, building and analysing molecules, proteins and crystal structures in 3D, used in chemistry teaching, structural biology and computational chemistry.
1 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All molecular visualization and chemistry software
- Alternatives to Avogadro

Free, open-source molecular editor and 3D viewer for chemistry and materials science.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
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Common questions
What is the best molecular visualization and chemistry software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading molecular visualization and chemistry software options right now are Avogadro.
Is there free molecular visualization and chemistry software?
Yes. Avogadro (open source) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which molecular visualization and chemistry software is open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.