BKchem

http://bkchem.zirael.org

About

BKchem is a free and open-source chemical drawing program, originally conceived and written by Beda Kosata and currently maintained by Reinis Danne. Originating from Czechia, this molecule editor offers a complete product portfolio focused on chemistry and science, providing functionalities like 2D and 3D physics. It is available across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms, and users can suggest and vote on new features. Positioned as a free solution, BKchem competes with other chemical drawing programs such as ChemCanvas, ChemApp, ChemistryLab, Molsketch, and Avogadro. The program maintains an online presence via its website (http://bkchem.zirael.org) and a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/BKchem/107828279245549).

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User Reviews

12 reviews

Mixed
Pros
Chemical diagram utility
Simple structure creation
Multiple export formats
Ease of use
Precise drawing controls
Templates and customization
Cross-platform compatibility
Historical coral quality
Cons
No molecular wizards
Performance limitations
Slow coral growth
Coral frag mortality
Poor customer communication
Lack of sales platform
Business ethics concerns
Vendor reliability issues
Key Themes
Chemical drawing software
Molecular structure design
Software usability
Coral vendor practices
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Scientific Software

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Czechia

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