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Eddy McPixel vs GrafX2
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 Web
Eddy McPixel combines general pixel-art tools with tilesheet and tile-map workflows in a browser editor. The free plan covers editing without watermarks or usage limits, while sharing and cloud backups require Premium at $1.99/mo.
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GrafX2 combines a focused 256-color paint workflow with layers, animation, and a wide set of drawing effects. Its listed downloads cover several systems, though the main supported platforms are Windows and Linux.
Visit GrafX2The facts
| Eddy McPixel | GrafX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $1.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eddypixelart.com | grafx2.gitlab.io |
| On pixel art software | #19 of 70 | #15 of 70 |
Eddy McPixel: what it does well
- Unlimited layers and custom color support
- Tools for tilesheets, tile maps, and seamless tiling
- Auto-saves work in the browser
- PNG export supports 1×–16× scale
- Free plan has no watermarks or usage limits
What to know first
- Available on web only
- Document sharing requires Premium
- Shared documents allow only one editor at a time
GrafX2: what it does well
- Free software under GNU GPL version 2
- Includes drawing modes, effects, and brush controls
- Supports layers and animation frames
- Documents common and retro-computer image formats
- Downloads listed for Linux, Windows, Atari, GP2X, and Switch
What to know first
- Free trial is not offered
- Primary listed platforms are Windows and Linux
- Focused on 256-color bitmap drawing
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