Filament vs Kitsu (CGWire)
Both are solid 3D & VFX APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Filament
Google's real-time physically based rendering engine. Used in Android, web, and desktop applications.
Kitsu (CGWire)
Production management API for animation and VFX studios. Track tasks, assets, shots, and reviews.
Filament
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Kitsu (CGWire)
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Filament | Kitsu (CGWire) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Filament is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Kitsu (CGWire) works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.