Aseprite vs Pyxel Edit
| Aseprite | Pyxel Edit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $19.99/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Animation timeline | Yes | — |
| Indexed color tools | Yes | — |
| Sprite-sheet export | Yes | Yes |
| Onion skinning | Yes | Yes |
| Tilemap tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Export formats | PNG, GIF, JSON, Aseprite (.ase/.aseprite) | Sprite sheets, animated GIFs, XML, JSON, plain text |
Both are listed in Best Pixel Art Software. On Inferse, Aseprite scores higher on our published basis.