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PikoPixel vs Resprite
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 LinuxMac
Choose PikoPixel if you want a free, open-source pixel-art editor with layers, unlimited undo, and upscaled export. Check the platform requirements before downloading, particularly the Mac OS X version requirement or Linux and BSD framework needs.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Resprite provides drawing, animation, tilemap, and broad import/export tools across four platform groups. Check the trial’s daily export limit and storefront-specific purchase rule before choosing a premium option.
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| PikoPixel | Resprite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | twilightedge.com | resprite.fengeon.com |
| On pixel art software | #24 of 70 | #28 of 70 |
PikoPixel: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.
- Supports multiple layers and unlimited undo.
- Exports upscaled images.
- Offers linear, gamma-correct color blending.
- Runs on Mac OS X, Linux, and BSD.
What to know first
- The Mac version requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or later.
- The Mac download is a PPC/Intel disk image.
- Linux and BSD use the GNUstep framework.
Resprite: what it does well
- Supports four major platform groups
- Frame timeline and onion skinning
- Rectangular, isometric, and hex tilemaps
- Exports many image and project formats
- Free trial has no export watermark
What to know first
- Indexed color tools are unavailable
- Trial limits daily export attempts
- Purchases do not transfer between storefronts
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