Side by side
Newgrounds vs pixiv
Both stand on community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Newgrounds if you want a web community for publishing or discovering varied creative work, with feedback and collaboration features. Supporter membership adds ad-free browsing and higher limits for selected creator features. Creators who need audio downloads must be scouted to enable them.
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pixiv combines free access with optional Premium tools for discovery, analytics, organization, and events. Its web and mobile availability, private spaces, and moderation features support varied community use.
Visit pixivThe facts
| Newgrounds | pixiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | pixiv Premium Monthly: $4.15 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | pixiv |
| Website | newgrounds.com | pixiv.net |
| On community platforms | #53 of 126 | #49 of 126 |
Newgrounds: what it does well
- Hosts games, movies, music, art, writing, and other work.
- Creators can publish MP4 animations and HTML5 games.
- Co-authoring supports collaboration and creator credits.
- Community members can review submissions and give feedback.
- Supporters get higher playlist and game save limits.
What to know first
- Only scouted creators can enable audio downloads.
- Non-Supporters have fewer game save slots and less save space.
- Supporter memberships cost $5 a month or $36 a year.
pixiv: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Event hosting support
- Private spaces
- Moderation tools
What to know first
- Premium renews automatically
- Three-, six-, and twelve-month prices unlisted
- Premium features require subscription
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