Processing vs OpenFrameworks : Which is Better?

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Processing

Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. Developed by Casey Reas, Ben Fry, and many others: http://www.processing.org/about/people.html

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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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

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Processing VS OpenFrameworks Feature comparision

Feature Processing OpenFrameworks
Java
Animation
Visual Programming
Modular System
Real-time processing
Portable
Cross-platform
Midi
OPENGL
Real-time
Scene Management
Procedurally generated
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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