8bit.page vs LibreSprite
8bit.page
8bit.pageLibreSprite
libresprite.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | 8bit.page | LibreSprite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Pixel Art Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Animation | Users can make frame-by-frame animations and preview motion with onion skinning. | It includes real-time animation previews and onion skinning. |
| Platforms | The editor runs in a browser and has a mobile layout for phones and tablets; the site says no installation is needed. | The project lists downloads for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. |
| Security | The privacy policy says the service uses reasonable technical and organisational measures, while noting that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. | The project security policy lists version 1.0 as supported and directs vulnerability reports to GitHub Issues with a description and system details. |
| What it does | 8bit.page is a browser-based pixel art workspace for drawing, animation, export, publishing, and sharing. | LibreSprite is a free, open-source application for creating and animating sprites. |
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In their own words
LibreSprite
LibreSprite is a free, open-source program for creating and animating sprites. It provides real-time animation previews and onion skinning, with sprites arranged in layers and frames. Users can edit multiple sprites at once, draw in tiled mode, and use pixel-precise tools such as filled contour, polygon, and shading mode. The program includes ready-to-use palettes and supports creating custom ones. Listed export formats include PNG, GIF, JPEG, BMP, PCX, TGA, ICO, FLI/FLC, WebP, and ASE; sprite-sheet export is also listed. Scripting methods cover loading palettes, cropping and resizing sprites, and saving them. LibreSprite is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The project developed independently after originating as a fork of an Aseprite commit covered by GPL version 2. Version 1.0 is listed as supported, and the project security page reports no published advisories. The plan is free.