Hexcalibur
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VisitHexcalibur vs Pixelc
What both publish
| Fact | Hexcalibur | Pixelc |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | The animation timeline supports onion-skin and named tags; exports include animated GIF, APNG, and sprite sheets, with additional formats listed for Pro. | Frames support animated previews, per-frame timing, three blend modes and GIF export. |
| Headquarters | Princeton, New Jersey, United States | Bocholt, Germany |
| Tilemaps | Users can import or draw tilesets, stamp single or multi-tile blocks, edit tiles used by maps, and replace or clear a tile throughout a map. | Tile mode supports up to 16 tilesheets, tile-size choices of 8, 16 or 32 pixels, and isometric rendering. |
Hexcalibur plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$5 a month
- Annual$29 a year
- Lifetime$59, paid once
Pixelc plans
- FreeFree
- PixelcFree
- Pixelc PremiumPriced on request
Pick Hexcalibur if…
Hexcalibur suits pixel artists and voxel-game developers who want to make textures, work with tilemaps, or export to listed game tools. It is designed for desktop browsers rather than phones.
Pick Pixelc if…
Pixelc suits people making pixel art, tiles, or sprites on touch devices, desktops, or the web. It may appeal to users who want local, offline-capable artwork storage and an open-source editor.