LibreSprite
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VisitLibreSprite vs Pixelmash
What both publish
| Fact | LibreSprite | Pixelmash |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | It includes real-time animation previews and onion skinning. | The product page describes character animation using parented layers and keyframes. |
| Latest release | The v1.3 release is dated 2 October and includes fixes for zip-slip, shell injection, codec memory safety and script sandbox escapes. | The 2026.2 release notes list an improved Auto Shade effect, image-sequence animation export, drag-and-drop import of .pmfx effect files, and an undo level of 50. |
LibreSprite plans
- FreeFree
- LibreSpriteFree
Pixelmash plans
- Pixelmash$16, 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 Pixelmash if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.