Open Source Physics Engine Comparison

By chris - Posted on October 3rd, 2008

	Chipmunk	Box2d	Phun	iPhysics
License	MIT	zlib	-	-
Source Code	yes	yes	no	no
Documentation	[1]	[2]	-	-
Forums	[3]	[4]	[5]	-
Wiki	-	[6]	-	-
irc.freenode.net	#pymunk	#box2d	-	-
Latest Release	March 08	March 08	March 08	March 08
Language	C	C++	C++
Library Size	41 kb	165 kb	~ 1.5 mb	~ 300 kb
Speed (Python)	+++	+++++	+++	+++
Platforms	Linux, Windows, Mac	Linux, Windows, Mac	Linux, Windows	iPhone
Python Bindings	pymunk: Elements	via SWIG: Elements	-	-
XO Compatible	yes	yes	not yet (only with OpenGL)	-
Notes	-	-	-	more infos
Screenshots	[7]	[8]	[9]
Videos	[10] [11] [12]		[13]	[14]