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Aseprite vs Pixilart: catalog facts
Aseprite	Pixilart
Paid Paid license, with a free trial version.	Free The editor and community are free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Tools made specifically for pixel art, such as pixel-perfect strokes and RotSprite Frame tags, onion skin and multiple playback modes for animation	Runs in the browser with nothing to install Exports animated GIFs and sprites
Paid software, with only a trial for free Focused on pixel art, not general photo editing	Fewer advanced features than desktop pixel art editors Community features are a large part of the site
Downloadable app	Web application
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 1, 2026

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