Vulkan vs OpenGL : Which is Better?

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Vulkan

Vulkan is a low-overhead, cross-platform 3D graphics and compute API. Like OpenGL, Vulkan targets high-performance realtime 3D graphics applications. Developed by Khronos Group

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android Chrome OS

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OpenGL

OpenGL is the premier environment for developing portable, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications. Developed by Khronos Group

License: Open Source

Categories: Development Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Vulkan VS OpenGL Feature comparision

Feature Vulkan OpenGL
OPENGL
Cross-platform
Simulation
3D Motion Graphics
Drawing 2D
Extensible window manager
Gaming
Library
Progressive Web App
Portable
Python
Games library
Development API
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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