Raphaël vs Zdog

Raphaël

Description: Raphaël is a small JavaScript library that provides cross-browser vector graphics scripting. It allows developers to easily create vector graphics and animations without needing to directly use SVG or VML code. It supports older browsers like Internet Explorer 6.

Type: software

Zdog

Description: Zdog is a JavaScript library for creating 3D models and animations using flat 2D shapes. It renders shapes using SVG and WebGL for high performance. Zdog models have simple, rounded edges like paper cutouts or wood blocks.

Type: software

Raphaël Features

• Vector graphics scripting library
• Cross-browser support
• SVG and VML rendering
• Animations
• Event handling
• Drag and drop

Zdog Features

• Uses flat 2D shapes to create 3D models
• Renders shapes with SVG and WebGL for high performance
• Creates simple, rounded edge models like paper cutouts or wood blocks
• Can create 3D animations
• Open source JavaScript library