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Aseprite vs Piskel

Aseprite

aseprite.org

Piskel

piskelapp.com

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FigureAsepritePiskel
Price from$19.99/moFree
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Plans published21
Spec score · Pixel Art Software8.5 (#7)8.1 (#17)
Spec score · Animation Software8.3 (#33)7.7 (#77)
ExportIt can export PNG image sequences, animated GIFs, and sprite sheets with PNG and JSON files, and create texture atlases.Export options include animated GIFs and spritesheet PNG or ZIP files.
Free planNoYes
PurposeAseprite is desktop software for drawing animated graphics and pixel art.Piskel is a free online editor for animated sprites and pixel art, for designing characters, animations, and tiles in a browser.
SupportCustomer support is available by email in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UTC−3.The FAQ directs general questions and support requests to email and recommends GitHub issues for bug reports or feature proposals.

Plans

Aseprite

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

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Piskel

  • PiskelFree

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Piskel

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