Side by side
Gifox vs Piskel
Both stand on gif maker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Gifox offers a straightforward choice between a free plan with short recordings and Pro with unlimited recording and watermark removal. The listed Pro price is $14.99 a month, billed as a one-time purchase.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Choose Piskel for free browser based pixel art and sprite animation, especially if you want a live preview and direct GIF or spritesheet export. Look elsewhere if you need mobile or tablet support, or automatic cloud saving.
Visit PiskelThe facts
| Gifox | Piskel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Gifox Pro: $14.99 per license, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gifox.app | piskelapp.com |
| On gif maker software | #18 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
Gifox: what it does well
- Supports both screen recording and video import.
- Basic plan is free.
- Pro includes unlimited screen recording.
- Pro supports watermark removal.
- Pro price includes taxes.
What to know first
- Basic screen recordings are limited to 10 seconds.
- Only macOS is listed as supported.
- Pro is listed at $14.99 a month.
Piskel: what it does well
- Free browser editor and offline desktop applications
- Real-time animation preview with adjustable frame delay
- Exports animated GIFs and PNG or ZIP spritesheets
- Open source code available on GitHub
- Artwork stays in local browser storage; no account required
What to know first
- Mobile and tablet use is unsupported
- No autosave or cloud storage; users must save exports
- Offline releases receive limited QA and have no release schedule