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RetroSprite vs SpritePaint
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 Windows
RetroSprite offers a broad pixel-art and animation toolkit with tilemaps, scripting, and multiple export formats. Users should account for its Windows focus and source-installation requirements.
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SpritePaint offers a focused free workflow for pixel sprites, layered artwork, animation, and game-ready exports. Its browser storage and canvas-size limits are worth considering for larger projects.
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| RetroSprite | SpritePaint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | spritepaint.com |
| On pixel art software | #56 of 69 | #52 of 69 |
RetroSprite: what it does well
- Includes 14 drawing tools
- Supports unlimited layers and onion skinning
- Provides tilemap editing features
- Exports many image and animation formats
- Offers plugins, scripting, and CLI export
What to know first
- Windows only
- Source setup requires several Python dependencies
- Repository has no published releases
- No security policy or published advisories
SpritePaint: what it does well
- Free with no account required
- Animation supports up to 100 frames
- Onion skinning and real-time preview
- Exports PNG, GIF, and sprite sheets
- Runs across major desktop browsers
What to know first
- Canvas sizes stop at 500x500 pixels
- MP4 export depends on browser support
- Work auto-saves to browser storage
- No installation option is listed
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