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PyMOL vs Rasmol

A side-by-side look at PyMOL and Rasmol. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PyMOL

PyMOL

Science & Education

PyMOL is an open-source molecular visualization system. It can produce high-quality 3D images of small molecules and biological macromolecules such as proteins. PyMOL is designed for interactive visualization and generating publication-quality images and animations.

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Rasmol

Rasmol

Science & Education

RasMol is an open-source molecular visualization software used to view and manipulate 3D models of molecules and proteins. It can read various file formats and has features like coloring, zooming, rotations, and measurement tools.

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