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Originally added: October 17, 2018
Compare Glib alternatives
Compare top-ranked Glib alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.
| Alternative | Score | License | Platforms |
|---|
| Boost C++ Libraries | 36% 11 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Expat | 20% 5 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Libjpeg-turbo | 33% 3 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Cairo | 33% 3 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Libpng | 33% 3 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Neon | 100% 1 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| Libxml2 | 100% 1 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Libjpeg | 100% 1 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Pango | 100% 1 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
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Boost C++ Libraries
Score: 36%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More Support tasks and linear algebra, random number generation the C programming language, the support for structures, such as a set of libraries for Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
4
Expat
Score: 20%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More XML parser Handler for foreign records to find out what things is a stream-oriented XML parser library, written in C, the parser does not Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
6
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More To speed up libjpeg-turbo 86, based on identity and decompression using JPEG compression MMX, SSE, NEON are NOW with the help of the guide, which is a derivative of libjpeg and arm is Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
Alternatives8
Cairo
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Cairo-a vector-based graphics software for developers, device-independent API is a software library used to provide. Is designed to be a Basis for Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
10
Score: 33%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More Libsndfile ((originally called pnglib) reference library. PNG) the portable network graphics image. A platform-independent library of C functions Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
Alternatives12
Neon
Score: 100%
FreeOpen SourceLinux
More Neon HTTP and WebDAV client library, with a C interface. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
14
Libxml2
Score: 100%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More Libxml2 is a software library for parsing XML documents. Also the basis for the libxslt library XSLT1 things.0 style. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
16
Score: 100%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More Libjpeg for JPEG decoding and JPEG encoding functions for image-processing tools together with a variety of widely-used free software library, written in C implemented. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
Alternatives18
Pango
Score: 100%
FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux
More Flooring-lottery-text-processing, there is a library with an international focus. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
Glib alternatives FAQ
What is the best Glib alternative?
Boost C++ Libraries is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.
Are there free Glib alternatives?
Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Boost C++ Libraries, Expat, libjpeg-turbo, Cairo, libpng.
Which platforms are covered?
The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, depending on each product.
How are alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.