Piskel vs PixelWall
Piskel
piskelapp.com
PixelWall
pixelwall.devSide by side
| Figure | Piskel | PixelWall |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Pixel Art Software | 8.1 (#17) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Integrations | The maker pages opened describe export to GIF, PNG, and ZIP and link to the source repository; they do not state integrations with other products. | Official guides cover Phaser, PixiJS and Tiled workflows using sprite metadata and tilemap packages. |
| Local storage | The privacy policy says there are no accounts and artwork is stored locally in the browser using localStorage and IndexedDB, not sent to a server. | Projects and artwork are stored locally, with no cloud project synchronization. |
| Support | The FAQ directs general questions and support requests to email and recommends GitHub issues for bug reports or feature proposals. | Purchase, refund and technical support are provided by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
In their own words
PixelWall
PixelWall is a local pixel-art and animation studio by CapLock, available in a browser and as desktop downloads for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Its workspace combines drawing tools, layers and groups with animation clips, tilemap editing, 2D motion, scripts, and a command API. The browser editor needs no account and provides free editing and PNG exports. Projects stay on the user’s device; there is no cloud project sync. The Free studio plan costs nothing and includes drawing, animation, scripting, tilemap editing, frame exports in PNG, BMP, and TGA, and editable project files. PixelWall Pro costs $15, paid once and adds animated GIFs, sprite-sheet PNGs, sprite ZIPs with PNG and JSON, Tiled-compatible tilemap packages, and named export presets. Browser and command-line bundles require Node.js 22.13 or newer. A signed PW2 ownership license has no expiry and can unlock listed Pro features offline in a compatible app. Automation options include the CLI, browser command API, bounded Lua 5.4 scripts, JSON command batches, and deliberate computer control.