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PixelPad Pro vs Pixsama
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
PixelPad Pro brings drawing, animation, offline use, and game-engine exports into a free web editor. Its canvas cap and browser-memory limits are the main constraints.
Visit PixelPad Pro Free plan Android
Pixsama combines pixel drawing, animation, indexed colour, and local project storage in an Android app. Its free tier covers small projects, while the one-time Pro plan expands limits, formats, and editing options.
Visit PixsamaThe facts
| PixelPad Pro | Pixsama | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: £11.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pixelartapp.com | pixsama.com |
| On pixel art software | #43 of 70 | #47 of 70 |
PixelPad Pro: what it does well
- Free plan includes all features
- Animation timeline with Onion Skin
- Exports sprite sheets and multiple formats
- Works offline after page loads
- Projects are not uploaded to a server
What to know first
- Canvas limited to 1000×1000 pixels
- Layers and frames depend on browser memory
- No pressure sensitivity for stylus input
Pixsama: what it does well
- Works offline without an account
- Timeline includes onion skinning
- Indexed-colour palette recolouring
- Free PNG and project exports
- Editable Aseprite import and export in Pro
What to know first
- Android only
- Free projects limited to 128 × 128 pixels
- Free plan allows three layers and six frames
- Pro costs 11.99 GBP once
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