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Pixen vs Pro Motion NG
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 iPhoneMac
Pixen combines pixel-art drawing, animation, indexed color, palette exchange, and broad export options. Apple-device users get iCloud syncing, while Mac users also receive scripting and macOS integrations.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Pro Motion NG combines pixel-art drawing, animation, and tile-map tools, with a free edition and a paid full version. Review the free edition’s limits and the Wine requirement on macOS or Linux before choosing.
Visit Pro Motion NGThe facts
| Pixen | Pro Motion NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: One Time Purchase: $9.99, paid once | Pro Motion NG: $19, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Pro Motion NG |
| Website | pixenapp.com | cosmigo.com |
| On pixel art software | #37 of 70 | #33 of 70 |
Pixen: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Animation timeline and onion skinning
- Exports sprite sheets and multiple formats
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- JavaScript automations on Mac
What to know first
- Supports only macOS and iOS
- Pro features cost 9.99 USD one time
- iOS app may collect usage data and diagnostics
Pro Motion NG: what it does well
- Animation includes key frames and onion skinning.
- Tile-map editor supports mirroring and in-place modification.
- Free edition allows commercial use.
- Exports include PNG, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TGA.
What to know first
- Free edition has feature limits.
- macOS and Linux support is via Wine.
- Full version is listed at $19 a month.
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