Online Crystal to Grain Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Crystal to Grain in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Crystal code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Grain code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Crystal and Grain
| Characteristic | Crystal | Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Ruby-like, clean and expressive syntax | ML-family, functional and concise syntax |
| Paradigm | Object-oriented with functional features | Functional, strongly inspired by OCaml |
| Typing | Static, inferred, optionally explicit | Static, strong, and inferred |
| Performance | High, compiles to native code via LLVM | Good, compiles to WebAssembly |
| Libraries and frameworks | Growing ecosystem, some web frameworks (e.g., Amber, Lucky) | Limited, focused on core and WebAssembly support |
| Community and support | Moderate, active open-source community | Small, niche but enthusiastic community |
| Learning curve | Gentle for Ruby developers, moderate for others | Steep for those unfamiliar with functional or ML languages |
