Aseprite vs LibreSprite: catalog facts
 Aseprite |  LibreSprite |
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Paid Paid license, with a free trial version. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
- Tools made specifically for pixel art, such as pixel-perfect strokes and RotSprite
- Frame tags, onion skin and multiple playback modes for animation
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- Purpose-built for pixel art, with onion skinning and frame animation
- Tiled drawing mode for building seamless textures
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- Paid software, with only a trial for free
- Focused on pixel art, not general photo editing
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- Last release was December 2023; development is slow
- Aseprite has moved on considerably since the 2016 fork point
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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