Aseprite AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Aseprite is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Aseprite and many of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Aseprite are PixiEditor, LibreSprite, Piskel and GraphicsGale.

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  1. Pixelorama icon
     64 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.

    50 Pixelorama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • itch.io
    • Android
     
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    Pixelorama vs Aseprite Comments
    JT42JT42
    Positive
    0

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

    DemonKingOdio
    Positive
    0

    Better gif support than Libresprite

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

    Create pixel-perfect sprites, raster paintings, and scalable vector graphics with a unified open-source editor featuring frame-by-frame animation, a node-based workflow, custom shaders, procedural art tools, anti-aliased brushes, and versatile export options.

    40 PixiEditor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
     
  3. LibreSprite icon
     41 likes

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

    28 LibreSprite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    LibreSprite vs Aseprite Comments
    JT42JT42
    Positive
    0

    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.

    skeddtemp
    Positive
    -2

    It's like Aseprite but outdated and bad.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

    • LibreSprite is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Piskel icon
     33 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. GraphicsGale icon
     44 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Grafx2 icon
     42 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Pixen icon
     18 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  8. PikoPixel icon
     7 likes

    PikoPixel is a free, open-source Mac application for drawing & editing pixel-art images. PikoPixel also runs on other Unix-like platforms (Linux, BSD), using the GNUstep framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    41 Pixel Studio for pixel art alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Pixel Studio for pixel art vs Aseprite Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pixel Studio for pixel art is Freemium and ProprietaryAseprite is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Pyxel Edit icon
     13 likes

    Pyxel Edit is a pixel art drawing application especially designed for working with tiles. Place tiles to form a level, edit them directly to see how they all work together, then export your tileset and the level data, and load it into your game.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Pyxel Edit vs Aseprite Comments
    skeddtemp
    Positive
    0

    Still the best tile editor out there.

    • Pyxel Edit is Paid and ProprietaryAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. PixilArt icon
     7 likes

    Draw, explore, and share pixel art.

    32 PixilArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    PixilArt vs Aseprite Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I use it and you can see other peopls things and you can get followers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PixilArt is Free and ProprietaryAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
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