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Aseprite vs Pixen

Aseprite

aseprite.org

Pixen

pixenapp.com

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Price from$19.99/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYes—
macOSYesYes
LinuxYes—
iOS—Yes
Plans published21
Spec score · Pixel Art Software8.5 (#7)8.0 (#23)
AnimationIt supports layers, frames and cels, animation tags, playback modes, and onion skinning.It can import animated GIFs, animated PNGs, and sprite sheets, and export animations as GIFs, PNGs, movies, image sequences, and sprite sheets.
AutomationA command-line interface can automate image conversions and integrate Aseprite into an asset pipeline.The Mac app supports custom actions and automations with JavaScript.
PrivacyIgara says it respects GDPR privacy rights; its privacy policy also describes website and forum data collection and third-party services.Apple's App Store listing says the iOS app may collect usage data and diagnostics that are not linked to the user.
SupportCustomer support is available by email in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm UTC−3.The product pages direct support inquiries to [email protected].

Plans

Aseprite

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

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Pixen

  • Pro: One Time Purchase$9.99, paid once

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Pixen

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