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Kitsu (CGWire) vs MoonRay

Both are solid 3D & VFX APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.

Kitsu (CGWire)

Production management API for animation and VFX studios. Track tasks, assets, shots, and reviews.

MoonRay

DreamWorks' open-source production renderer. Monte Carlo ray tracer used on feature films.

Kitsu (CGWire)

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

MoonRay

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureKitsu (CGWire)MoonRay
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

MoonRay 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.