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Avidemux vs Besprited
Both stand on pixel art software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Besprited if you want a free desktop sprite and pixel-art editor with animation, multiple file formats, and releases for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Look elsewhere if you depend on newer Aseprite features or require code-signed Windows executables and macOS builds.
Visit BespritedThe facts
| Avidemux | Besprited | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| On pixel art software | #1 of 70 | #5 of 70 |
Avidemux: what it does well
Besprited: what it does well
- Animate with layers, frames, onion skinning, and live previews.
- Work on multiple sprites at once.
- Use custom brushes, RotSprite rotation, and layer blend modes.
- Create palettes and repeating patterns with canvas tiling.
- Supports Aseprite files and a broad range of image formats.
What to know first
- Some newer Aseprite features are not supported yet.
- Windows executables are not code-signed.
- macOS builds are self-signed and may prompt security bypasses.
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