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Aseprite vs Lightcube

Aseprite

aseprite.org

Lightcube

lightcube.art

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FigureAsepriteLightcube
Price from$19.99/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
Plans published21
Spec score · Pixel Art Software8.5 (#7)8.5 (#9)
AnimationIt supports layers, frames and cels, animation tags, playback modes, and onion skinning.The editor includes an animation timeline with frame grouping and optional onion skinning per layer.
ExportIt can export PNG image sequences, animated GIFs, and sprite sheets with PNG and JSON files, and create texture atlases.Images can be exported as PNG, BMP, GIF or JPEG.
Export formatsPNG,GIF,JSON,Aseprite (.ase/.aseprite)The documentation says images and sprite sheets can be exported as PNG, BMP, GIF, or JPEG, and animations as GIF or MPEG-4 video.
PrivacyIgara says it respects GDPR privacy rights; its privacy policy also describes website and forum data collection and third-party services.The privacy policy says the website may collect contact details users provide, usage data and cookie data, and describes technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
PurposeAseprite is desktop software for drawing animated graphics and pixel art.Lightcube is a pixel art editor for game developers and artists to create game assets, animations and pixel art.
SupportCustomer support is available by email in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UTC−3.Product support is available by email at [email protected]; the maker asks users to include the app and Windows versions and a description of the issue.

Plans

Aseprite

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

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Lightcube

  • Lightcube Pixel Art Editor$14.99, paid once

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Aseprite

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Lightcube

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