Free Aseprite AlternativesTop Image Editors and other similar apps like Aseprite

The best free alternative to Aseprite is Pixelorama, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Aseprite and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Aseprite are LibreSprite, Piskel, Grafx2 and GraphicsGale.

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Aseprite (previously ASE, aka Allegro Sprite Editor) is a program to create animated sprites & pixel art. Sprites are little images that can be used in your website or in a video game. You can draw characters with...

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Aseprite alternatives page was last updated Nov 13, 2024
  1. Pixelorama icon
     40 likes

    Pixelorama is a free and open source sprite editor, ideal for pixel art. In this page you'll be learning about the latest added features, as well as its features in general. It's made with Godot Engine, using GDScript.

    41 Pixelorama alternatives
    Pixelorama screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking
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    JT42JT42

    its foss and is linux compatible me as a godot creator i am surprised how they did it.

    Positive commentSep 21, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixelorama is a great Aseprite alternative.

    • Pixelorama is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Aseprite.

    • Pixelorama is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Aseprite.

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAseprite is not according to our users
  2. LibreSprite icon
     27 likes

    LibreSprite is a free and open source program for creating and animating your sprites.

    19 LibreSprite alternatives
    LibreSprite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking
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    JT42JT42

    it works exatcly (edit: not anymore) like aseprite but i would still recomend cracking aseprite with github by compositing it but if you want no legal fees this is fine.

    Positive commentSep 21, 2024
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    skeddtemp

    It's like Aseprite but outdated and bad. Just buy Aseprite.

    Positive commentAug 15, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks LibreSprite is a great Aseprite alternative.

    • LibreSprite is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LibreSprite is LightweightAseprite is not according to our users
  3. Piskel icon
     26 likes

    Remember the good old 2D games and their beautiful sprites? With Piskel you can create your own in a few clicks.

    38 Piskel alternatives
    Piskel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Piskel Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Onion skinning
    8.  Pixel Art
    9.  Pixel graphics
    10.  Convert slideshow to video
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Sprite sheets
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    • Most users think Piskel is a great Aseprite alternative.

    • Piskel is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Aseprite.

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Grafx2 icon
     36 likes

    GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance. Specialized in 256-color drawing, it includes a very large number of tools and effects that make it particularly suitable for pixel art, game graphics, and generally any detailed...

    30 Grafx2 alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Grafx2 Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art
    Grafx2 iconAseprite Icon

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  5. GraphicsGale icon
     39 likes

    Animation graphic editor easy to use - Powerful tool for spriting and pixel art.

    41 GraphicsGale alternatives
    GraphicsGale screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GraphicsGale Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    GraphicsGale iconAseprite Icon

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  6. Pixen icon
     15 likes

    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    68 Pixen alternatives
    Pixen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Pixel Art
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Onion skinning
    Pixen iconAseprite Icon

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    • Pixen is the most popular iPad alternative to Aseprite.

    • Pixen is Free and ProprietaryAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixen is LightweightAseprite is not according to our users
  7. Pixelicious icon
     1 like

    Pixelicious is an online tool designed to transform images into pixel art, a process that can be particularly useful for game development. This image-to-pixel art converter allows users to take any image and convert it into pixelated form, making it suitable for use in various...

    13 Pixelicious alternatives
    Pixelicious screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Pixelicious Features

    1.  Pixel graphics
    2.  Pixel Art
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  8. Pixel Studio for pixel art icon
     1 like

    Create amazing pixel art anywhere and anytime! There are layers support, animation and useful tools - all you need to create cool projects.

    35 Pixel Studio for pixel art alternatives
    Pixel Studio for pixel art screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam

    Pixel Studio for pixel art Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Pixel Art
    Pixel Studio for pixel art iconAseprite Icon

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    Guest

    Pixel Studio is a good alternative to Aseprite, because it has all important features.

    Positive commentNov 13, 2024
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    • Pixel Studio for pixel art is Freemium and ProprietaryAseprite is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Pixelformer icon
     14 likes

    A tool for creating, editing, and converting icons and bitmaps. Supports layers, supersampling, PNG optimization, Vista icon optimization, and more.

    21 Pixelformer alternatives
    Pixelformer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Pixelformer Features

    1.  Transparency
    Discontinued

    Last version was released in January 2009

    Pixelformer iconAseprite Icon

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  10. Dotpict icon
     4 likes

    Dotpict is a simple, intuitive and effective pixel art editor designed for mobile use.

    31 Dotpict alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Dotpict Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    Dotpict iconAseprite Icon

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    • Dotpict is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Aseprite.

    • Dotpict is Free and ProprietaryAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Mtpaint icon
     7 likes

    mtPaint is a painting program which Mark Tyler developed from scratch so he could easily create pixel art and manipulate digital photos.

    28 Mtpaint alternatives
    Mtpaint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce

    Mtpaint Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    Mtpaint iconAseprite Icon

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  12. Pixly icon
     1 like

    Pixly is a complete pixel art editor for Android devices. It excels where all other editors for phones and tablets fall short.

    28 Pixly alternatives
    Pixly screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Pixly Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from August 2019, and the official website is unavailable.

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