PyMOL
Powerful 3D molecular visualization for scientific research and education.
Executive Summary
PyMOL is a comprehensive molecular visualization system developed by Schrödinger. It enables users to render and animate complex 3D molecular structures, making it an essential tool for research and education in fields like chemistry, biology, and drug discovery. Key features include high-quality rendering, pre-integrated volume rendering, and animation capabilities. PyMOL is available as open-source software, supported by its user community, and also offered as "Incentive PyMOL" by Schrödinger. The Incentive version and JyMOL (Java API) come with subscription-based technical support and require a license. Educational-use-only builds are provided free of charge to students and teachers.
Use Cases
- Visualizing and analyzing complex 3D molecular structures for scientific research.
- Creating high-quality images and animations of molecules for publications and presentations.
- Teaching and learning molecular concepts in academic settings.
- Developing custom molecular visualization and analysis tools using its API.
Features
Visibility
- Advanced 3D Molecular Rendering: High-quality visualization of molecular structures, surfaces, and electron densities with customizable display modes.
- Pre-integrated Volume Rendering: Reduces layering artifacts and provides enhanced visualization of volumetric data like cryo-EM maps.
- Molecular Animation Tools: Create dynamic animations to illustrate molecular processes, conformational changes, and simulations.
Support
- Subscription-based Technical Support: Commercial users and JyMOL developers receive dedicated technical support from Schrödinger.
- Active Community Support: Leverages an extensive open-source community, wiki, and forums for user-driven support and resources.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Open-source core, primarily written in C and Python, with a Java API (JyMOL) for extended development.
- Deployment
- Self-Hosted
- Authentication
- License Key
- API Available
- Yes
Pricing
- Model
- Freemium (Open-source/Educational) and Subscription (Incentive PyMOL/JyMOL)
- Starting Price
- No cost for educational use; Contact sales for commercial licenses
- Target Customer
- Academic Researchers,Students,Educators,Pharmaceutical Scientists,Biotechnology Researchers
- Contract Type
- Annual
- Free Trial
- Yes, Indefinite for educational use (no credit card required)
About Schrödinger
Schrödinger, Inc. is an international scientific software and biotechnology company that specializes in developing computational tools and software for drug discovery and materials science. They offer a physics-based computational platform that enables the rapid and accurate discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications.