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Aseprite vs Pixen: catalog facts
Aseprite	Pixen
Paid Paid license, with a free trial version.	Paid Pixen is sold through its website.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Tools made specifically for pixel art, such as pixel-perfect strokes and RotSprite Frame tags, onion skin and multiple playback modes for animation	Includes pixel-art drawing tools, layers, filters, and color palettes Creates animations and imports or exports sprite sheets
Paid software, with only a trial for free Focused on pixel art, not general photo editing	Available for macOS
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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