Side by side
Dither vs Edge3
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 trial LinuxWindows
Dither combines pixel-art drawing, lighting, interface generation, sprite reuse, and animation tools in one desktop editor. The one-time plan includes lifetime updates, while the trial provides three days to evaluate the full app.
Visit Dither Paid ExtensionWindows
Edge3 focuses on pixel art, sprite animation, indexed palettes, and tilemap production for Windows 11. Buyers should account for its Early Access status and the one-time AUD price before choosing it.
Visit Edge3The facts
| Dither | Edge3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Extension, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Dither: $14.99, paid once | Edge3: A$28.50, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ditherapp.com | edge3.takabosoft.com |
| On pixel art software | #58 of 70 | #62 of 70 |
Dither: what it does well
- Windows and Linux support
- Animation timeline with onion skinning
- GIF and spritesheet export
- UI and sprite generators
- Autosave and crash recovery
What to know first
- No free plan
- Three-day trial requires Google sign-in
- Activation rechecks online
- Paid plan costs $14.99, paid once
Edge3: what it does well
- Frame-by-frame and part-based animation
- Indexed-color and multiple palette controls
- Tilemap and onion-skinning tools
- Exports PNG, GIF, and JSON
- Works offline after installation
What to know first
- Supports only 64-bit Windows 11
- Early Access may include bugs or missing features
- Internet needed for updates and online manual
- No free plan