glTF by Khronos vs Kitsu (CGWire)
Both are solid 3D & VFX APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
glTF by Khronos
Open standard for 3D asset delivery. The JPEG of 3D — efficient transmission and loading of 3D scenes and models.
Kitsu (CGWire)
Production management API for animation and VFX studios. Track tasks, assets, shots, and reviews.
glTF by Khronos
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
Kitsu (CGWire)
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | glTF by Khronos | Kitsu (CGWire) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
glTF by Khronos 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.