Max/MSP vs OpenFrameworks : Which is Better?

Max/MSP

Max is a visual programming language for music and multimedia. Developed by Cycling 74

License: Commercial

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows

OpenFrameworks

openFrameworks is an open source toolkit designed for "creative coding". OpenFrameworks is written in C++ and built on top of OpenGL. Developed by Zach Lieberman, Theodore Watson, and Arturo Castro, with help from the OF community.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Max/MSP VS OpenFrameworks Feature comparision

Feature	Max/MSP	OpenFrameworks
Real-time processing
Visual Programming
Cross-platform
Modular System
Standalone
Built-in video mapper
Javascript scripting
Motion tracking
Midi
OPENGL
Real-time
Java
Animation
Portable
Scene Management
Procedurally generated

*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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