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Pixilart vs Aseprite: catalog facts
Pixilart	Aseprite
Free The editor and community are free to use.	Paid Paid license, with a free trial version.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs in the browser with nothing to install Exports animated GIFs and sprites	Tools made specifically for pixel art, such as pixel-perfect strokes and RotSprite Frame tags, onion skin and multiple playback modes for animation
Fewer advanced features than desktop pixel art editors Community features are a large part of the site	Paid software, with only a trial for free Focused on pixel art, not general photo editing
Web application	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
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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