Pixel FX Designer vs SpriteForge
| Pixel FX Designer | SpriteForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Animation method | frame-based | skeletal |
| Runtime export | Yes | Yes |
| Frame-by-frame tools | Yes | — |
| Particle effects | Yes | — |
| Mesh deformation | — | Yes |
| Runtime targets | — | Spine-compatible runtimes and the included standalone web runtime player |
Both are listed in Best 2D Game Animation Software. On Freedom251, SpriteForge scores higher on our published basis.