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Aseprite vs GrafX2

Aseprite

aseprite.org

GrafX2

grafx2.gitlab.io

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FigureAsepriteGrafX2
Price from$19.99/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
LinuxYesYes
Plans published21
Spec score · Pixel Art Software8.5 (#7)8.5 (#8)
LicenseThe FAQ says compiled versions cannot be redistributed, while creations made with Aseprite may be used in personal or commercial products.GrafX2 is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2.
PurposeAseprite is desktop software for drawing animated graphics and pixel art.GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program specialized in 256-color drawing for pixel art, game graphics, and detailed graphics made with a mouse.
SupportCustomer support is available by email in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UTC−3.The download page links to the project's bug tracker for reporting issues.

Plans

Aseprite

  • Aseprite$19.99 a month
  • Aseprite$19.99, paid once

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GrafX2

  • GrafX2Free

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Aseprite

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GrafX2

GrafX2 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

Visit grafx2.gitlab.io