LibreSprite
8.0#1 in pixel art softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
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Pixel Studio
7.1#10 in pixel art software$12.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | LibreSprite | Pixel Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | It includes real-time animation previews and onion skinning. | It supports layers and frame-by-frame animation, and can export animations as GIFs, sprite sheets, or MP4 video. |
| Drawing tools | It provides tiled drawing mode and pixel-precise tools such as filled contour, polygon, and shading mode. | Features include brushes, symmetry drawing, gradients, a text tool, dithering, and an advanced color picker with RGBA and HSV modes. |
| Platforms | The project lists downloads for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android. | The maker links to Google Play, the App Store, Steam, and Microsoft Store downloads. |
| Purpose | LibreSprite is a free and open source program for creating and animating sprites. | Pixel Studio is a pixel art editor for artists and game developers, including beginners and professionals. |
| Security | The project security policy lists version 1.0 as supported and directs vulnerability reports to GitHub Issues with a description and system details. | The privacy policy says requested photos, documents, and camera information are retained on the device, while third-party services such as Unity Ads and Unity Analytics may collect identifying information. |
LibreSprite plans
- FreeFree
- LibreSpriteFree
Pixel Studio plans
- Pixel StudioFree
- PRO$12.99, paid once
Pick LibreSprite if…
LibreSprite suits people making 2D sprites and animations who want layer, frame, palette and pixel-drawing tools. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
Pick Pixel Studio if…
Pixel Studio suits pixel artists and game developers looking for drawing, animation, and sprite-sheet tools across mobile and desktop platforms. Android users should check the listed memory and processor requirements.