Side by side
Pixel Editor vs Pixilart
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
Pixel Editor offers drawing, animation, export, and sharing in a free browser-based editor. Local saving is available without an account, while cloud backup and cross-device syncing require a free account.
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Pixilart brings pixel-art creation, animation, exports, and community features together across web and mobile. Its public conversations and canvas size limit are worth noting, while PRO adds storage and other features for a monthly fee.
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| Pixel Editor | Pixilart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PRO: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pixel-editor.app | pixilart.com |
| On pixel art software | #36 of 70 | #32 of 70 |
Pixel Editor: what it does well
- Canvas sizes range from 8×8 to 512×512
- Animation playback adjusts from 1 to 60 FPS
- No hard limit on animation frames
- Exports PNG images and animated GIFs
- Free account enables cloud backup and syncing
What to know first
- LocalStorage keeps up to 10 recent projects
- Projects support up to eight custom palette colors
- Cloud backup and syncing require a free account
Pixilart: what it does well
- Animation timeline, onion skinning, and indexed color tools
- Exports include GIF, video, PNG, and sprite sheets
- Mobile app includes 15+ tools
- Teacher accounts support classrooms and assigned tasks
What to know first
- Canvases are limited to under 700 pixels
- Conversations are publicly viewable; private messaging is unavailable
- PRO costs $4.99 a month after a 3-day trial
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