Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to A selection of generative art coded in p5.js

Adam Fuhrer — artist & software engineer

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. A selection of generative art coded in p5.js launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   NodeBox▲79

   Node-based software application for generative design

   2015 · nodebox.net · its alternatives →

2. 2AG
   A generative art algorithm – Treasure▲5

   2019 · anemy.github.io · its alternatives →

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   p5.js▲202

   JS library for creating graphic and interactive experiences

   2015 · p5js.org · its alternatives →

4. 4GA
   Generative art with ant colony optimization algorithms▲87

   2020 · amydyer.art · its alternatives →

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   ABrushfree tier, from $12/mo▲154

   AI Studio for Digital Artists

   Sep 2026 · abrush.ai · its alternatives →

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   Snabbt.js▲129

   A minimalistic animation library

   2015 · daniel-lundin.github.io · its alternatives →

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   Color Orbs (Generative Art)▲49

   Hi all, This is a generative art project I worked on over the past year or so consisting of about 100 little artworks generated using P5.js. I have an overview and technical write up here: https://dannyking.uk/artwork/colororbs You can play with my interactive demo and make your own here: https://dannyking.uk/artwork/colororbs/designer And the gallery is here: https://dannyking.uk/artwork/colororbs/gallery This project came about after reading a HN post about a year ago…

   2022 · dannyking.uk · its alternatives →

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   Max▲107

   A visual programming language for media

   2017 · cycling74.com · its alternatives →

9. 9AG
   Automatically Generating Algorithmic Art▲5

   2021 · grgv.xyz · its alternatives →

10. 10OS
    Open-source Mondrian Art Generator with flexibility configurations▲7

    2021 · tool.graphics · its alternatives →

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    Method Draw▲70

    A free browser-based vector creator

    2014 · editor.method.ac · its alternatives →

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    Generative Art in Node/Browser▲10

    :art: Generative artwork in node/browser based on a seeded random - mattdesl/color-wander

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13CM
    Codeposters – making code into art▲8

    2016 · codeposters.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Generative wall art, running on a Raspberry Pi▲6

    2023 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15AA
    An Algorithm to Generate Beautiful Color Palettes▲8

    2018 · chris.de · its alternatives →

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    displaCy.js▲13

    An open-source AI visualizer for the modern web

    2016 · demos.explosion.ai · its alternatives →

17. 17PG
    Procedurally generate 2D spaceship sprites through directed evolution▲8

    2015 · proceduro.github.io · its alternatives →

18. 18BT
    Binary Tree Art▲5

    2017 · sacert.github.io · its alternatives →

19. 19PI
    Pixelmaker.io – generating images from icon fonts▲7

    2015 · pixelmaker.io · its alternatives →

20. 20GA
    Generate Art with Python (No NFTs)▲7

    2022 · generative-art-bzxycv.codecapsules.co.za · its alternatives →

21. 21AM
    Artwork made with Common Lisp, with source code▲6

    2015 · burtonsamograd.deviantart.com · its alternatives →

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    GradientsGuru▲8

    collection of beautiful gradients and blend image effects

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Ep. #8, Isomorphic Rendering in the JAMstack▲6

    experiments with isomorphic rendering in the JAMstack

    2017 · heavybit.com · its alternatives →

24. 24R3
    Real 3D mockups and elements in Figma▲9

    2019 · vectary.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →