Pixelc
7.8#2 in pixel art softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS
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Tilesetter
6.7#15 in pixel art software$12.99, paid onceFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Pixelc | Tilesetter |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Documentation consists of a GitHub tutorial covering drawing, palettes, selections, animation, layers, archives, tiles and autotiling, plus in-app tooltips. | Official documentation covers tilesets, map editing, auto-tiling and exporting. |
| Purpose | Pixelc is an open source tile and sprite editor written in C using SDL2 and OpenGL. | Tilesetter is a tileset generator and map editor designed to make tileset creation easier. |
Pixelc plans
- PixelcFree
- FreeFree
- Pixelc PremiumPriced on request
Tilesetter plans
- FreeFree
- Full Tilesetter experience$12.99, paid once
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.
Pick Tilesetter if…
It suits game developers creating tilesets and maps on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Users targeting Defold, GameMaker Studio 2, Godot, Unity, PNG, JSON, or custom formats can use the listed exports.