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PixelWright vs Tilesetter
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 LinuxWindows
PixelWright focuses on sprite drawing and short animation, with layers, interpolation, rigging, and broad undo coverage. Its free Linux and Windows releases include portable, self-contained packages.
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Tilesetter focuses on procedural tileset creation, map editing, and exports for several engines and formats. Choose the free or one-time plan based on whether you need the additional editing and export features.
Visit TilesetterThe facts
| PixelWright | Tilesetter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Full Tilesetter experience: $12.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | tilesetter.org |
| On pixel art software | #49 of 70 | #45 of 70 |
PixelWright: what it does well
- Free and available on Linux and Windows
- Supports layers with independent visibility and ordering
- Includes frame interpolation and adjustable playback
- Provides bone rigging for posing sprites
- Exports spritesheets, PNG, and JPG
What to know first
- Desktop support is limited to Linux and Windows
- Source builds require CMake 3.16 or later
- Source builds require a C++17 compiler
- Source builds require Qt 6 components
Tilesetter: what it does well
- Free plan includes automatic compositing
- Smart tilesets update automatically
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support
- Direct exports to four engines
- Custom format exporting in full version
What to know first
- Full experience is paid
- No animation timeline listed
- Documentation tutorials target version 2.0.0
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